OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 85/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 3,030,376).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 85/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the OnePlus 16 scores 10 points higher (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.