Both Xiaomi 16 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Ultra comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi 18 Ultra which has resolution of 2608 x 1200. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Ultra |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 119990 | Rs. 119990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 26, 2027 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi 16 Ultra is Rs. 119990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be February 28, 2027 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 18 Ultra is Rs. 119990.
Xiaomi 18 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 6.85 inch screen. Both the phones have LTPO AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has display density of 512 PPI & Xiaomi 18 Ultra has only 416 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 18 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.3% than Xiaomi 16 Ultra's ~ 89.6%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 16 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 512 GB.
They both have the same 200 MP Quad Rear Camera. Xiaomi 18 Ultra 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 16 Ultra's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 17 version.
| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 16 Ultra | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 26, 2027 (Expected) | February 28, 2027 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Qwerty | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1200 x 2608 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 512 PPI | ~ 416 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 92.3% |
| Brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | 1132 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/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 | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 | WiFi 6 support |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Geekbench Score | 2,960 (Single Core) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Laser Autofocus | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 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) | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 200 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | LYT-900 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Laser AF |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/24/30/60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 4K |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | Xiaomi HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| 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, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP, TS, HDR10+, Supports HDR Display When Playing HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid Video Content |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 4-Mic Array, 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio. Qualcomm XPAN (24-bit/96kHz Audio), Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 90W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |