{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-n6x-vs-xiaomi-16-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:21:13+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus N6x vs Xiaomi 16 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The OnePlus N6x still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus N6x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 229,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus N6x",
            "slug": "oneplus-n6x",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-n6x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-10_50_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T05:53:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 46.5,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and water resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda MN228 glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-pro",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_18_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 229999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:26:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 34.9,
                "overall": 84.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "late 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 215–225g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP selfie camera",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16-pro",
        "margin": 19.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 46.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 74,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 90
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 73.8,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 87,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 25,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-pro": 34.9
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus N6x costs PKR 175,000 less.",
        "OnePlus N6x packs a 900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 85W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 19.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. OnePlus N6x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus N6x and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes OnePlus N6x cheaper by PKR 175,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 16 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro a 6100 mAh cell, with 15W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Xiaomi 16 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex while Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}