Realme GT 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Realme GT 6 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
Realme
GT 6
$549
4categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
4 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 Realme GT 6, 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 GT 6 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.
GT 6 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $549 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.
GT 6 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1264 x 2780 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6000 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,560,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5050 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 120 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP65 | IP68 |
| Build | Polycarbonate frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front, nano-mirror nano-texture glass back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | GT 6 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $549Winner | $1,299 |
Realme GT 6
The Realme GT 6 marks the international return of the GT flagship killer series, boasting an unprecedented 6000-nit 8T LTPO display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 50MP Sony LYT-808 OIS main camera, and 120W rapid charging.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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