Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+200MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5410mAh, 90W | 3582mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
|---|
General
| Colors | Silver Chrome | Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 11, 2025 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | April 03, 2025 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,09,999 | ₹1,19,900 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.73 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3200 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 522 ppi | 458 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | WQHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3200 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Weight | 229 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers (Dolby Atmos Certified) | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | A18 Pro | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 200 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Colour Spectrum Sensor, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Leica Branded Lenses, Panorama | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Gimbal Stabilization | ||
| Video | 10-bit rec., Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, HDR | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Xiaomi HyperOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Xiaomi AI Creativity Assistant, Xiaomi AISP 2.0, Xiaomi Hyper AI Suite | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Depth | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision HDR, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter, Screen flash | 3D (spatial) Audio, Dolby Vision HDR, Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Capacity | 5410 mAh | 3582 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 90 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Xiaomi 15 Ultra
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Two-way Satellite Communication | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
