Launched Mar 12, 2026
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Next-generation optics, captured with legendary power.
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra sets a new benchmark for mobile photography with its next-generation Leica quad-camera system and a state-of-the-art variable aperture main lens. Powered by the latest Snapdragon flagship processor, it delivers uncompromising performance for creators and power users.
Editor scoring
Display9.6
Performance9.8
Camera9.7
Battery9.1
Design9.2
Verdict
Pros
- Incredibly versatile and capable Leica camera system
- Best-in-class performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Stunning, bright, and smooth LTPO display
- Extremely fast wired and wireless charging speeds
- Premium and durable titanium/ceramic build
Cons
- Expected to be very expensive
- Large and heavy, not ideal for one-handed use
- HyperOS may not appeal to all Android purists
- AI features are promising but still evolving
Full specifications
Display
- Type
- LTPO AMOLED
- Size
- 6.73 inches
- Resolution
- 3200 x 1440 pixels (QHD+)
- Refresh rate
- 1-120Hz Adaptive
- Peak brightness
- 3500 nits
- Protection
- Xiaomi Shield Glass 2
- Features
- Dolby Vision
- HDR10+
- 12-bit color depth
- 1920Hz PWM Dimming
Performance
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
- Process
- 3nm
- CPU
- Octa-core with next-gen architecture
- GPU
- Next-gen Adreno
- AnTuTu
- —
- Geekbench (single)
- —
- Geekbench (multi)
- —
Camera
8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision HDR
Rear camera
8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, 10-bit LOG, Dolby Vision HDRWidef/1.6 - f/4.0 (stepless variable)
50
1-inch sensor, OIS, Laser AF
Ultrawidef/1.8
50
122° FoV, Macro capability
Telephotof/2.0
50
3.2x optical zoom, OIS
Periscope Telephotof/3.0
50
5x optical zoom, OIS
Leica professional optical lensesDual-LED flashPortrait Mode with advanced bokeh controlUltra Night Video
Front camera
4K@60fps, 1080p@120fpsWidef/2.0
32
In-display
HDRAI BeautificationGroup selfie mode
Battery & charging
- Capacity
- 5300 mAh
- Type
- Silicon-carbon
- Wired
- 120W HyperCharge (100% in 18 min)
- Wireless
- 80W Wireless HyperCharge
- Reverse
- 10W Reverse Wireless Charging
- Endurance
- —
Build & design
- Dimensions
- 163.3 x 75.9 x 9.2 mm
- Weight
- 227g
- Materials
- Titanium frame, Ceramic back, Shield Glass 2 front
- Water/dust
- IP68 dust/water resistant
- Colors
- Black
- White
- Titanium Gray
Software & AI
- OS at launch
- Android 16
- Skin / UI
- Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0
- Update policy
- 4 years of OS updates, 5 years of security patches
- AI features
- AI Magic Eraser Pro
- Live Translation
- Generative AI wallpapers
- AI-powered camera scene optimization
Connectivity
- Network
- 5G, LTE, HSPA, GSM
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth
- 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
- Positioning
- GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
- SIM
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM)
- Infrared
- Yes
Sensors
- Fingerprint
- In-display (Ultrasonic)
- Face unlock
- 2D Face Unlock
- Other sensors
- Accelerometer
- Gyro
- Proximity
- Compass
- Barometer
- Color spectrum sensor
Variants & pricing
RAM
Storage
Price
16 GB
512 GB
—
16 GB
1 TB
—
24 GB
1 TB
—
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