OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 52/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 859,084); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the OnePlus 16 scores 43 points higher (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (95/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 241 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 438.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (95/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 43 points (95/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.