iQOO 16R vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Here you can compare iQOO 16R and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max. Comparing iQOO 16R 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 16R stands against Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16R is ₹79,990 and for Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is ₹99,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 13, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16R | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Display | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz |
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Battery | 10000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 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 |
| Price | ₹79,990 | ₹99,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 75 / 100 | 91 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1260 x 2750 pixels Better Resolution | 1208 x 2624 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| CPU Clock Speed | 5 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 235 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh Bigger Battery | 8500 mAh |
| Unique Features | No | Wireless Charging |
General
| Model | 18 pro max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2027 (Expected) | September 23, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 163.4 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Pink, Red |
Display
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1208 x 2624 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 418 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 91.6% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 4000 nits (peak) | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Display Dimming | 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz | |
| Features | Eyecare Display | |
| 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 | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 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 | Laser Af, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Lens, Dual-tone , Hdr, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama |
Technical
| OS | Android v17 | Android v17 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 7 | HyperOS 4 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 2nm | |
| GPU | Adreno | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| 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 | 10000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 8500 mAh, Si/C Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 27W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
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