OnePlus Open vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare OnePlus Open vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4805mAh vs…
OnePlus
Open
$1,699
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
18categories won
2 categories tied · 22 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 Open, 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 Open 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.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
16 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $1699.
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.
Open vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.82" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 2268 x 2440Winner | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 426 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2800 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,590,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5280 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,805 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 67 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g | 226 gWinner |
| Thickness | 5.8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IP68 |
| Build | Proprietary cobalt-molybdenum alloy frame, carbon fiber support, Ceramic Guard outer glass, matte glass or vegan leather back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Open | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,699 | $1,299Winner |
OnePlus Open
The OnePlus Open disrupted the foldable smartphone arena with a virtually invisible display crease, featherlight 239g chassis, groundbreaking Sony LYTIA Pixel Stacked sensor, 3x periscope telephoto, and game-changing Open Canvas multi-tasking.
- Display
- 7.82"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,805mAh
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