Google Pixel Fold vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel Fold vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4821mAh vs…
Pixel Fold
$1,799
1categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
15categories won
1 categories tied · 17 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Google Pixel Fold, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Pixel Fold leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel Fold if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Pixel Fold wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
16 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $1799.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel Fold vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.6" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1840 x 2208 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 378 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1450 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 5 nm | — |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 10.8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 9.5 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,821 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 283 g | 226 gWinner |
| Thickness | 12.1 mm | 9.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IPX8 | IP68 |
| Build | Polished stainless steel hinge and frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back, Ultra Thin Glass inner screen | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 5 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel Fold | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,799 | $1,299Winner |
Google Pixel Fold
The Google Pixel Fold redefined foldable ergonomics with its wide, passport-sized 5.8-inch cover screen, fluid 7.6-inch inner canvas, 5x optical periscope zoom, and IPX8 water resistance.
- Display
- 7.6"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,821mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh