Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1199 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 77/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,995,695 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2798
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1199
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 6 points higher (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $428. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $428 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.