Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.73", WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| Display | 6.9", QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz | 6.73", WQHD+ LTPO quad curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | Silver Chrome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium | Silver Chrome | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | WQHD+ LTPO quad curved 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 | QHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | WQHD+ LTPO quad curved 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 | 225 grams | 226 or 229 (Silver Chrome) grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Titanium Grade 5 Frame or Aluminum 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 | 225 grams | 226 or 229 (Silver Chrome) grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Titanium Grade 5 Frame or Aluminum 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 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 4 | ||
| 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 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 4 |
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 | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Laser Auto Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Branded Lenses, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | ||
| 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 | HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED DualTone Flash | Laser Auto Focus, Color Spectrum Sensor, Leica Branded Lenses, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 8k@60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | HDR, Panorama, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 8k@60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 90 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 5410 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 90 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
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 & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDou | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDou | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Two-way Satellite Communication, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Two-way Satellite Communication, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
