Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 59/100 vs 5/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 doesn't.

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 54 points (59/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Performance 53
Display 100
Camera 86
Battery 7
Design 51
Value for money 41
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (7/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 better?

  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 54 points higher (59/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Processor Apple A18 Pro
AnTuTu 1870000
Geekbench Single 3400
Geekbench Multi 8300
Display 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 3582 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 157
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
  • 3582 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
7
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
$999
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (53/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (86/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (7/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 by 54 points (59/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (53/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3?

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use.