Poco X6 Neo 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Poco X6 Neo 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 6080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 5000mAh vs 6200mAh battery, $699 vs…
Poco
Poco X6 Neo 5G
$699
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
1 categories tied · 13 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 Poco X6 Neo 5G, 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 Poco X6 Neo 5G 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.
Poco X6 Neo 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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.
Poco X6 Neo 5G vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | — | 2 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 448,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 2040 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | — | 24 GB |
| Maximum storage | — | 2TB |
Camera
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | — | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | — | 4 |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP68 |
| Build | — | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | — | 7 years |
| Security updates | — | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Poco X6 Neo 5G | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,299 |
Poco X6 Neo 5G
Poco X6 Neo is the slimmest phone in Poco history at just 7.69mm, showcasing a 93.3% screen-to-body ratio 120Hz AMOLED panel, 108MP 3x zoom camera, and Dimensity 6080 speed.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6080
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14
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