vivo V40 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare vivo V40 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 6200mAh…
vivo
V40 Pro
$629
5categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
3 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 vivo V40 Pro, 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 V40 Pro 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.
V40 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $629 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.
V40 Pro vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1260 x 2800 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4500 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,550,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5350 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 2x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 32 MP |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps Zeiss Cine-flare | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | No | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.58 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum alloy frame, fluorite AG glass back, Schott Xensation Alpha front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | V40 Pro | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | V40 Pro | 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 | $629Winner | $1,299 |
vivo V40 Pro
The vivo V40 Pro brings complete Zeiss co-engineered camera optics to the V-series, featuring four 50MP Sony/Samsung sensors, a 5500 mAh silicon-carbon BlueVolt battery in an astonishingly slim 7.58mm frame, Dimensity 9200+ power, and IP68 water resistance.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
- 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