vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 6100mAh…
vivo
X90 Pro+
$999
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
14categories won
6 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the vivo X90 Pro+, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X90 Pro+ if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X90 Pro+ provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1049.
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.
X90 Pro+ vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppi | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,610,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5240 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 210 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.1 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Ceramic skylight Skyline ribbon, eco-friendly grained vegan leather back, aluminum frame | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $999Winner | $1,049 |
vivo X90 Pro+
The vivo X90 Pro+ cemented itself in smartphone history as the apex mobile imaging powerhouse, brandishing a massive 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, dual telephoto lenses, bespoke V2 imaging silicon, and ZEISS T* optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh