Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $999 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3582); 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
Xiaomi 15 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 2798
- Lighter: 199g vs 213g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2995695 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $999
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro — 56/100, 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2995695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $771 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $228. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $228 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro 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.