Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 W |
| Battery capacity | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W | 100 W |
| Weight | 211 g | 229 g |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Screen size | 6.78 " | 6.73 " |
Between the OnePlus 15 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra, the OnePlus 15 comes out ahead in battery capacity / wired charging, while the Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins on wireless charging / pixel density. Overall, the OnePlus 15 scores 76.7 and the Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores 72.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus 15 edges ahead on the Mars Score (76.7 vs 72.4), but the 4.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the OnePlus 15 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery capacity, wired charging, weight, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery capacity — 25.00% more. 7500 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Pick the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, pixel density. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 60.00% more. 80 W vs 50 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, refresh rate, 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 15 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?
OnePlus 15 leads the current Mars Score by 4.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose OnePlus 15 if…
OnePlus 15 has the measurable edge on battery capacity mah, wired charging w, weight g.
Choose Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, 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 15 wins
- ▲Battery capacity — 25.00% more. 7500 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
- ▲Wired charging — 20.00% more. 120 W vs 100 W.
- ▲Weight — 18.00 g less. 211 vs 229.
- ▲Screen size — 0.74% more. 6.78 " vs 6.73 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IP69 (vs IP68).
Why Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 60.00% more. 80 W vs 50 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 16.00% more. 522 ppi vs 450 ppi.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 glead | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmlead | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 "lead | 6.73 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 450 ppi | 522 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 3200 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2950000 | 2950000 |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 23.6 GHzlead | 23.4 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 7500 mAhlead | 6000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 W | 80 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus 15 | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, OnePlus 15 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
OnePlus 15 has 25.0% more battery — 7500 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 15 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
OnePlus 15 is 18g lighter — 211g vs 229g.
Is OnePlus 15 waterproof?+
OnePlus 15 has an IP69 rating.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Xiaomi 16 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, OnePlus 15 or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.