realme 16 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
46.7Performance79.1
87.8Display69.1
58.5Camera73.2
79.8Battery79
46.7Features78.7
9 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 63.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and features (+32). realme 16 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 69
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 103% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 3,200 nits
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 29% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 73 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+1% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 522 ppi+16% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+103% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+4% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,050Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,600Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4.3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+29% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 90 W+13% |
| Wireless charging | — | 80 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+15% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+17% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |