OnePlus 14 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare OnePlus 14 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6500mAh vs…
OnePlus
14
$899
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
6categories won
11 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 14 takes the overall win
The OnePlus 14 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi 16 Ultra, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 14. Choose the 14 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 16 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
14 wins on endurance with 6,500 mAh and 120W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
14 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 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.
14 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 24 GB | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAhWinner | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 212 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,299 |
OnePlus 14
The OnePlus 14 pairs dual periscope telephotos (3x and 6x) with a massive 6,500 mAh silicon-carbon Glacier battery, 120W SuperVOOC wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2.
- Display
- 6.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,500mAh
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