Launch report · Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 Ultra: A 2026 Leica ultra flagship with 1-inch sensor and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2026·$1,200·Score 92/100
Xiaomi 16 Ultra continues the camera-king Ultra line — 1-inch sensor, 200 MP periscope and silicon-carbon 6,200 mAh.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.82" LTPO 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory
16 GB · 512 GB
Main cam
50 MP 1" + 200 MP periscope + 50 MP UW
Battery
6,200 mAh
Weight
232 g
What stands out
- 1-inch sensor + variable f/1.4.
- 200 MP periscope + 50 MP 3× tele.
- 6,200 mAh silicon-carbon.
- IP68 + IP69 + Wi-Fi 7.
What to watch
- 232 g heavy.
- HyperOS 3 heavy.
- $1,200 launch.
- No jack.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 19 Pro Max
$1199 · score 95/100