iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
96.8Display69.8
65.5Camera83.6
90.2Battery92
86.7Features86.7
6 spec wins — iQOO 167 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: iQOO 16 scores 87 against 85.6 for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — iQOO 16 edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iQOO 16
- Stronger display score: 97 vs 70
- 150% higher Peak brightness: 10,000 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 22% higher Pixel density: 508 ppi vs 418 ppi
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 66
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
Display
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 508 ppi+22% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 10,000 nits+150% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.4 %+3% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3.2 x+7% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh | 8,500 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+5% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |