Xiaomi 16 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Xiaomi 16 Pro vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6100mAh…
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
7categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
2categories won
13 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro claims the overall win over the Xiaomi MIX Fold 5, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the MIX Fold 5 if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro wins on endurance with 6,100 mAh and 120W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and smooth everyday multitasking.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
16 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $1049 vs $1699.
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.
16 Pro vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 521 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3600 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | 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 | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 20 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,100 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 4.5 mmWinner |
| 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
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 16 Pro | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1,049Winner | $1,699 |
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
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Pushing foldable engineering to the razor edge, the MIX Fold 5 measures just 4.5mm thin unfolded (8.9mm folded) while housing a 5,400 mAh battery, full IPX8 water immersion rating, and Leica Summilux periscope optics.
- Display
- 7.98"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh