Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 W |
| Weight | 210 g | 229 g |
| AnTuTu | 2640000 | 2950000 |
| Pixel density | 510 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Screen size | 6.82 " | 6.73 " |
| Water resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
Between the OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra, the OnePlus 13 comes out ahead in weight / screen size, while the Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins on wireless charging / antutu. Overall, the OnePlus 13 scores 72.3 and the Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (72.3 vs 72.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the OnePlus 13 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, screen size, water resistance. The single most decisive one: Weight — 19.00 g less. 210 vs 229.
Pick the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if you care most about wireless charging / antutu. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, antutu, pixel density, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 60.00% more. 80 W vs 50 W.
Both ship with comparable battery capacity, ram, main camera, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads the current Mars Score by 0.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose OnePlus 13 if…
OnePlus 13 has the measurable edge on weight g, screen size in, ip rating.
Choose Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, antutu score, pixel density ppi.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why OnePlus 13 wins
- ▲Weight — 19.00 g less. 210 vs 229.
- ▲Screen size — 1.34% more. 6.82 " vs 6.73 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Why Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 60.00% more. 80 W vs 50 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 11.74% more. 2950000 vs 2640000.
- ▲Pixel density — 2.35% more. 522 ppi vs 510 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 glead | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmlead | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.82 "lead | 6.73 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppi | 522 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2640000 | 2950000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.8 GHz | 23.4 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 W | 80 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 0.0% more battery — 6000 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
OnePlus 13 is 19g lighter — 210g vs 229g.
Is OnePlus 13 waterproof?+
OnePlus 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Xiaomi 16 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, OnePlus 13 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.