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Launched Apr 22, 2026

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 16T

Flagship power, challenger price.

The Xiaomi 16T delivers flagship-level performance and a stunning high-refresh-rate display at a competitive price point. It focuses on core essentials like processing power and fast charging, making it a smart choice for power users on a budget.

8.8

Editor score

5-category aggregate

$549

starting price

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Xiaomi Xiaomi 16T in Alpine Blue

Editor scoring

Display9.2
Performance9.3
Camera8.2
Battery9.0
Design8.5

Verdict

Pros

  • Blazing-fast 120W charging
  • Top-tier Dimensity performance
  • Vibrant 144Hz AMOLED display
  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • Secondary cameras are mediocre
  • No wireless charging
  • IP53 rating lacks full water protection
  • Plastic frame feels less premium

Full specifications

Display

Type
CrystalRes AMOLED
Size
6.67 inches
Resolution
1.5K (2712 x 1220 pixels)
Refresh rate
144Hz AdaptiveSync
Peak brightness
1800 nits
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 3
Features
  • Dolby Vision
  • HDR10+
  • 480Hz touch sampling rate

Performance

Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 9500+
Process
3nm
CPU
Octa-core
GPU
Mali-G720 Immortalis
AnTuTu
Geekbench (single)
Geekbench (multi)

Camera

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps

Rear camera

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Widef/1.7
108MP

OIS, PDAF

Ultrawidef/2.2
8MP
Macrof/2.4
2MP
LED flashHDRPanoramaNight Mode 3.0

Front camera

1080p@30/60fps
Widef/2.2
20MP
HDRPortrait Mode

Battery & charging

Capacity
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Wired
120W HyperCharge
Wireless
N/A
Reverse
N/A
Endurance

Build & design

Dimensions
163.1 x 75.9 x 8.6 mm
Weight
202 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 3), glass back, plastic frame
Water/dust
IP53, dust and splash resistant
Colors
  • Alpine Blue
  • Meteorite Black
  • Lunar Silver

Software & AI

OS at launch
Android 16
Skin / UI
HyperOS 3.0
Update policy
3 OS updates, 4 years of security patches
AI features
  • AI Eraser Pro
  • Live Translate
  • Generative Wallpapers

Connectivity

Network
5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.4
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Infrared
Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint
In-display (optical)
Face unlock
AI Face Unlock
Other sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyro
  • Proximity
  • Compass
  • Color spectrum sensor

Variants & pricing

RAM
Storage
Price
8GB
256GB
12GB
256GB

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