OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 86/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 5,195,978).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3715
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 5195978
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 12873
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the OnePlus 16 scores 9 points higher (95/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (95/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads OnePlus 16 by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (95/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus 16 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.