Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 73/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,870,000); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the stronger camera (159 vs 157); the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 225g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 3050
- Lighter: 199g vs 225g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1870000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 8300
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 85/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 12 points higher (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | 159 | |
| 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 | 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 | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 225 g | |
| Price | $999 | $999 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 38.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $0. Same price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (80/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (56/100 vs 29/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (82/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 85/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.