Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4685mAh, 45W | 5410mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4685mAh, 45W | 5410mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Software | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Software | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Silver Chrome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Silver Chrome | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 522 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.73 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 522 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Weight | 227 grams | 229 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 229 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 4 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Depth | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Depth | Wide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 90 W | ||
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | |||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication, X-Axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
