Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 200MP vs…

Samsung

16 Ultra

$1,299

8categories won

11 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S27 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 Battery16 Ultra

16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ Value16 Ultra

16 Ultra wins on budget and value at $1299 compared to $1399.

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.

Galaxy S27 Ultra vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Screen size	6.9"	6.73"
Resolution	1440 x 3120	1440 x 3200Winner
Pixel density	498 ppi	521 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3500 nits	3600 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 for Galaxy	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	2TB	2TB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Main sensor	200 MPWinner	50 MP
Rear cameras	4	4
Optical zoom	3x	3.2xWinner
Ultrawide	50 MP	50 MP
Selfie camera	16 MP	32 MPWinner
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Capacity	5,500 mAh	6,200 mAhWinner
Wired charging	65 W	120 WWinner
Wireless charging	25 W	80 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Weight	218 gWinner	226 g
Thickness	8.2 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

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	16 Ultra
Operating system	Android 17	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S27 Ultra	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	$1,399	$1,299Winner