Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $1199 and $900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4288); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,796,720); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 140); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (211g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4733 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12836 vs 5311
- Lighter: 211g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4733 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12836 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 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 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (97/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro (73/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.