Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 235g
- Better display (90/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 60.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (92/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (61/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.