Apple iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $799 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16
Xiaomi 15S Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2746
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 7700
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3561 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $799
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7700 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 147 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 170 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $760 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16
- 3561 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $39. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $39 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (90/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (77/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.