Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,782,199).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2746
- Better camera (89/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 7 points higher (84/100 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 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 82/100; 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 15S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (77/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 8431 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- 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 15S 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 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $439. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $439 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S 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 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (77/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.