Apple iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi 15
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.36", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 30W | 5240mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| Display | 6.1", AMOLED, 60Hz | 6.36", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3561mAh, 30W | 5240mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software, Design and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Black, Green, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹64,999 | ||
| Colors | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | Black, Green, White | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | March 11, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | April 02, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,990 | ₹64,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.36 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2670 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.36 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2556 pixels | 2670 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Weight | 170 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 170 grams | 191 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Back | Colour-infused Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 830 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit Log, 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary | ||
| Software Name | iOS | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Assistant, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Remover, AI Summary |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 32 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 90 W | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5240 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 15
| 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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+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 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) |
