Realme GT Neo 7 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Realme GT Neo 7 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 7000mAh vs…
Realme
GT Neo 7
$399
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
2 categories tied · 21 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 Neo 7, 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 Neo 7 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 Neo 7 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 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 Neo 7 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 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 | 6500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 7500 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAhWinner | 6,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.56 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Aerospace aluminum composite midframe, Armor Glass rear panel | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | GT Neo 7 | 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 | $399Winner | $1,299 |
Realme GT Neo 7
Realme packs an astonishing 7000mAh Titan silicon-carbon battery into an 8.56mm chassis, powered by the flagship Dimensity 9300+ chipset with IP68/IP69 dual ratings at under $400.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 7,000mAh
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