Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better RAM than Xiaomi 16. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Xiaomi 16 which has resolution of 2670 x 1200. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more internal memory than Xiaomi 16
Name | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
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Display | 6.67 in | 6.85 in |
Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 119990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 59990. 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.
Xiaomi 16 has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 6.85 inch screen. Xiaomi 16 has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 16 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has display density of 512 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 16 Ultra's ~ 89.6%. Xiaomi 16 has 20.5:9 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 Xiaomi 16's lower 12 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 16 (256 GB).
Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi 16's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Ultra's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
Name | Xiaomi 16 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
General | ||
Model | 16 | 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 |
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 | 6.67 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
PPI | ~ 439 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 4.0 | 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: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/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/1.6 (Wide Angle) 200 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 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 | LightHunter 900 | LYT-900 |
Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses |
Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K @ 120/24/30/60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD |
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 | 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 | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 90W |
Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes |
Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W |