OnePlus 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
74.5Display69.8
78.1Camera83.6
92Battery92
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — OnePlus 165 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: OnePlus 16 scores 85.5 against 85.6 for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max edges ahead in camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 16
- Stronger display score: 75 vs 70
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 78
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 2,000 nits
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.9 ″+2% |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+8% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | 95.5 %+4% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 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 | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | 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 | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,000 mAh+6% | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g+6% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Metal | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 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 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (ColorOS 17) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |