Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $999 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,796,720 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has the stronger camera (157 vs 140); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Performance 85
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 24
Portability 56
Value for money 56

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 73
Battery 73
Portability 31
Value for money 60

What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 5311
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (85/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (56/100 vs 31/100)

What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1796720 vs 1782199
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3582 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $999

  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (73/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor Apple A18 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1782199 1796720
Geekbench Single 3400 2004
Geekbench Multi 8300 5311
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 157 140
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 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight 199 g 227 g
Launch price $999 $900

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Apple A18 Pro
73/100
1782199 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
74/100 +0.8%
1796720 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 0.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

$999

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$900

Launch price difference: $99. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $99 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (73/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (56/100 vs 31/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 13 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (85/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.