OnePlus 11R vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare OnePlus 11R vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs…
OnePlus
11R
$499
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
11categories won
2 categories tied · 16 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 OnePlus 11R, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 11R if its lower retail price 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.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
11R provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $499 vs $1299.
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.
11R vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1450 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | — |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back, plastic frame, Asahi Glass AGC front | — |
Software and support
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | — |
| Security updates | 4 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 11R | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $499Winner | $1,299 |
OnePlus 11R
The OnePlus 11R revived the true flagship-killer ethos by combining the flagship TSMC Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, Sony IMX890 50MP OIS camera, blazing 100W SuperVOOC fast charging, and signature Alert Slider.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
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