Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi MIX Fold 5
Compare Xiaomi 16 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, 5600mAh vs…
Xiaomi
16
$849
7categories won
Xiaomi
MIX Fold 5
$1,699
4categories won
11 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi MIX Fold 5 proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 16, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the 16 takes the lead, while the MIX Fold 5 is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the MIX Fold 5 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 16 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 90W fast charging.
MIX Fold 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
MIX Fold 5 takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
16 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $849 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 vs MIX Fold 5: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 7.98" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 2224 x 2488Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nitsWinner | 3000 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 16 | 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 | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 16 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 2.6x | 5xWinner |
| 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 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAhWinner | 5,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 WWinner | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 16 | MIX Fold 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 gWinner | 216 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 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 | 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 | 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 | $849Winner | $1,699 |
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 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