Head to head

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 28 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 9.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Level

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 419,999 PKR 409,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date 25 February 2022 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 163.3 × 77.9 × 8.9 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 228 g (Sub6 model) / 229 g (mmWave model) ~225–235 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.8-inch 6.8 inches
Resolution 1440 × 3080 pixels (QHD+) 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) Better
Panel type Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, up to 1750 nits peak brightness LTPO AMOLED 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Gorilla Glass Victus+ Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) (Global/USA) or Samsung Exynos 2200 (4nm) (Europe and selected regions). Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
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) Octa-core
GPU Adreno 730 / Xclipse 920 GPU (region dependent). Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 12 (Upgradeable to newer Android versions with One UI) Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 3.1) 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No 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 Better 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
Selfie camera 40MP front camera HDR support Better 32 MP
Video recording 8K at 24fps 4K up to 60fps 1080p up to 240fps Super Steady Video 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion battery Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected) Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Single Nano-SIM + eSIM or Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (region dependent), dual standby support. Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E (dual-band), Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Face unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G or Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.