Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5600mAh vs…
Xiaomi
16
$849
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
9categories won
10 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 Xiaomi 16, 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 16 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.
16 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $849 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.
16 vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 16 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 16 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | 2.6x | 3.2xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 16 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 16 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| 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 | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 16 | 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 | $849Winner | $1,299 |
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
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