Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Xiaomi 16
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has better RAM than Xiaomi 16. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 15 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi 16 which has resolution of 2670 x 1200. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has more internal memory than Xiaomi 16
| Name | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5410 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Quad | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 109999 | Rs. 59990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi 15 Ultra is Rs. 109999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 59990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 16 has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 15 Ultra's 6.73 inch screen. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has display density of 522 PPI & Xiaomi 16 has only 439 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi 15 Ultra's ~ 89.7%. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi 16's lower 12 GB RAM. Xiaomi 15 Ultra has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 16 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 16's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 15 Ultra's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 15 Ultra | 16 |
| 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 |
| Release Date | March 11, 2025 | October 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 161.3 x 9.48 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | |
| Colors | Silver Chrome | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.73 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 522 PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Shatterproof Glass |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak), 1920Hz PWM dimming / DC dimming, Original color PRO, Pro HDR, Wet Touch Technology, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28A/28B/38/40/41/48/66/75/77/78/79/71, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79/71 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 6 support | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1+L5, Galileo: E1+E5a, GLONASS: G1, Beidou, QZSS: L1 + L5, NavIC: L5, A-GPS Supplementary Positioning, Electronic Compass, Wireless Network, Data Network, SAP | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Laser Autofocus, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR5X RAM, Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system, Stereo Speakers, 4-Mic Array | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Telephoto) 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 200 MP ƒ/2.6 (ultra telephoto) 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 200 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | LightHunter 900 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Leica Summilux Optical Lens, Laser AF, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lenses, Two Leica Photographic Styles (Leica Authentic Look, Leica Vibrant Look), Leica Filters, Leica Classic Shutter Sound, Leica Watermark, Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion Tracking Focus, Eye Tracking Focus and Motion Capture), Lightning Burst, Digital Zoom Up to 120x, HDR, Dynamic Shot, Portrait Mode, Master-Lens System (23mm-135mm), 50MP Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), 200MP Mode (Periscope), Super Macro, Panorama, Long Exposure, Documents, Fastshot Mode, Supermoon, Pro Mode, Image Formats Captured: DNG, HEIF, JPEG, RAW Mode, UltraRAW: 16-Bit, Rear Camera Video Features, Movie Mode, ShootSteady, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Time-Lapse, Ultra Night Video, Video Pro Mode, Video Log Format | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 21mm, 90° FOV Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz & Qualcomm AI engine | |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP, TS, HDR10+, Supports HDR Display When Playing HDR10+, Dolby Vision®, HDR Vivid Video Content | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5410 mAh, Xiaomi Surge Battery | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W HyperCharge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 80W HyperCharge | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |