Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi 16 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has better RAM than Xiaomi 16. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi 16 which has resolution of 2670 x 1200. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has more internal memory than Xiaomi 16
| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.85 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 69990 | Rs. 99990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 69990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 Pro Max is Rs. 99990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.85 inches in comparison to Xiaomi 16's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi 16 has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has display density of 512 PPI & Xiaomi 16 has only 465 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90% than Xiaomi 16 Pro Max's ~ 89.6%. Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16 Pro Max's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi 16's lower 12 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 16 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 16 has 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 16 Pro Max's 50 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 16 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi 16 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 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 | October 29, 2025 (Expected) | February 26, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 465 PPI | ~ 512 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Shatterproof Glass | |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) | 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 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| 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 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 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 on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum | 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 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.13 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (periscope) 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Telephoto) |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | LYT-900 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (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 v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |