OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 89/100 (a 6-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 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- 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 97/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better camera (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the OnePlus 16 scores 6 points higher (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 44.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OnePlus 16 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.