Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $1059 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3291 vs 2798
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 8136
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $771 vs $1059
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3291 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8136 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $1059 | $771 |
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 39.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $288. Xiaomi 15 Pro is cheaper by $288.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (61/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Plus — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.