Realme 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 550,018).
Realme 16
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6300 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $825
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $825 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 16 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Realme 16 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $626. Realme 16 was $626 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (84/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.