Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better RAM than iQOO 15. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than iQOO 15 which has resolution of 3168 x 1440. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more internal memory than iQOO 15
| Name | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 119990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26th, 2025. The cost of iQOO 15 is Rs. 72999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 Ultra is Rs. 119990.
iQOO 15 has Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 512 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 508 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.6%. iQOO 15 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi 16 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 15's lower 12 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO 15 (256 GB).
Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 15's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | iQOO 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | V2505A | Mi 16 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | November 26th, 2025 | February 26, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Legend : Glass | Alpha : Fiber Glass | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Samsung 2K M14 LEADTM OLED Display (1.07B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 89.6% |
| Brightness | 2600 nits Global Brightness, 1000 nits Manual full-screen Brightness, 6000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Anti-Reflective Protective Film | |
| Features | 118% P3 Color Gamut Coverage, Dolby Atmos | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n26/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78 | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 4,186,917 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Laser Autofocus |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Esports Signal Engine, AI Season Change, AI Creation, AI Captions | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 + IP69 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Q3 Gaming Chip, 8K VC Cooling System, New-Gen 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Bypass Charging, Next-Gen Super Touch Control, Industry's First Dual Axis Vibration motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX921 (1/1.56"" Sony TrueColor Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.65 (Telephoto) Sony IMX 882 (1/1.95"" 3X Periscope Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.05 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 200 MP (periscope) Samsung ISOCELL HP9 1/1.4 50 MP (Main) 50 MP Sony sensor 50 MP (Telephoto) 2x telephoto 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 120/24/30/60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Silicon Anode Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 90W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |