Between the X Fold 3 Pro and Xiaomi 16 Ultra, the X Fold 3 Pro comes out ahead in screen size / water resistance, while the Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins on wireless charging / antutu. Overall, the X Fold 3 Pro scores 73.1 and the Xiaomi 16 Ultra scores 74.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.1 vs 74.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the X Fold 3 Pro 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 screen size, water resistance.
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, antutu, pixel density, among others.
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.
Why Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro wins
- ▲Screen size — 19.32% more. 8.03 " vs 6.73 ".
- ▲Water resistance: IPX8 (vs IP68).
Why Xiaomi 16 Ultra wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 60.00% more. 80 W vs 50 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 42.51% more. 2950000 vs 2070000.
- ▲Pixel density — 29.85% more. 522 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 7.00 g less. 229 vs 236.
- ▲Battery capacity — 5.26% more. 6000 mAh vs 5700 mAh.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 236 g | 229 glead |
| Thickness | 11.2 mm | 9.2 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IPX8lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.03 "lead | 6.73 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppi | 522 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 3200 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 W | 80 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - X Fold 3 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, X Fold 3 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 5.3% more battery — 5700 mAh vs 6000 mAh.
Which is lighter, X Fold 3 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra is 7g lighter — 236g vs 229g.
Is X Fold 3 Pro waterproof?+
X Fold 3 Pro has an IPX8 rating.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra support 5G?+
Yes, Xiaomi 16 Ultra supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, X Fold 3 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?+
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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