vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs…
vivo
X90 Pro+
$999
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
13categories won
6 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 X90 Pro+, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the X90 Pro+ leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X90 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.
X90 Pro+ wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.5x dedicated optical zoom.
X90 Pro+ provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 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.
X90 Pro+ vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4 | 4 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5xWinner | 3.2x |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 9.2 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | $999Winner | $1,299 |
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 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