Realme 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 224g).
Realme 16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $892
- Better portability (68/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme 16 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $892 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme 16 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $693. Realme 16 was $693 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Realme 16 (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (68/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.