iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹99,999 and for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is ₹99,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 12, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Battery | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Price | ₹99,999 | ₹99,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 89 / 100 | 91 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1208 x 2624 pixels |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
General
| Model | V2606A | 18 pro max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM/Nano+eSIM/Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 29, 2026 | September 23, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 76.9 x 163.8 x 8.3 mm | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 229.8 g | 235 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Dark Blue, Silver, Chasing the Light | Black, White, Pink, Red |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 418 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91.6% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (peak) | 4000 nits (peak) |
| HDR Support | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Display Dimming | 3300Hz PWM | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Dual Display | 2.9 inches, LTPO AMOLED, 596 x 976 pixels, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, BT.2020, 4000 nits (peak) |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Performance
| AnTuTu Score | 4,865,546 (Total) (v11) |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 1/1.3", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Periscope Telephoto) 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", 0.61µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 200 MP ƒ/2.4 (Periscope Telephoto) 1/1.56", PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 17mm, 102˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, PDAF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 7 | HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| CPU | 5.01 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x5.01 GHz Prime + 3x4.03 GHz Performance + 3x3.74 GHz Performance | |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 850 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res wireless audio Snapdragon sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8400 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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