{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g-vs-xiaomi-16-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T01:04:17+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 87 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 409,999 against PKR 419,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-28-2026-09_57_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 419999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-28T05:21:14+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 69.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 88.5,
                "overall": 87.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "25 February 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions).",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1: 1× Cortex-X2 (3.00 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.50 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.80 GHz) Exynos 2200: 1× Cortex-X2 (2.80 GHz) + 3× Cortex-A710 (2.52 GHz) + 4× Cortex-A510 (1.82 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent).",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP wide camera with OIS 12MP ultrawide camera (120°) 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 10MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom Laser Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 100x Space Zoom",
                    "Selfie camera": "40MP front camera HDR support",
                    "Video recording": "8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-4-2026-12_02_42-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 409999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-04T07:07:42+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 85.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 96.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)",
                    "Dimensions": "162 × 76 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "~225–235 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno (next-gen)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (HyperOS 3)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16-ultra",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 82.8,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 98,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 69.6,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 85.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-5g": 88.5,
                    "xiaomi-16-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra costs PKR 10,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra packs a 400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 45W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G is listed at PKR 419,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 Ultra cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 45W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}