Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 2746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8638 vs 8431
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1972476
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (77/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.