OnePlus 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare OnePlus 10 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
11categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the OnePlus 10 Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 10 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
10 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1049.
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.
10 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216Winner | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 10 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $1,049 |
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh