OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 92/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,195,978 vs 4,888,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5195978 vs 4888150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 4301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 12490
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the OnePlus 16 scores 3 points higher (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 87/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 5195978 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Xiaomi 18 Pro by 6.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (95/100 vs 87/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 edges out the Xiaomi 18 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.