Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16
Compare Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5600mAh…
Xiaomi
13 Ultra
$1,099
4categories won
Xiaomi
16
$849
10categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 13 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16. Choose the 16 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 13 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 takes battery honors offering 5,600 mAh alongside 90W charging.
16 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
13 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.2x dedicated optical zoom.
16 wins on budget and value at $849 compared to $1099.
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.
13 Ultra vs 16: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 521 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2600 nits | 3500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,560,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5320 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2xWinner | 2.6x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 184 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 7.8 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum unibody frame, antibacterial silicone leather back, Gorilla Glass Victus front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 13 Ultra | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,099 | $849Winner |
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra stands as an imaging titan, combining four 50MP Sony sensors covering 12mm to 120mm focal lengths, a physical two-stop variable aperture on the 1-inch Sony IMX989, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and an ergonomic leather camera body.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 16
The Xiaomi 16 represents the gold standard for one-handed flagship smartphones, packing a 5,600 mAh silicon-carbon cell, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and triple 50MP Leica cameras into a pocket-friendly 7.8mm chassis.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh