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Our Verdict
Analysis
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger battery; iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display; Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the more affordable option.
Overall Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Display Winner
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Value Winner
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.90 | 6.73 |
| Battery (mAh) | 4685 | 5410 |
| Charging (W) | 27 | 90 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 512 |
| Main camera (MP) | 48.00 | 50.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 12.00 | 32.00 |
| Weight (g) | 227 | 226 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.25 | 9.35 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
Pros & Cons
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Excellent build quality
- Strong sustained performance
- Reliable cameras
- Long software support
- Expensive
- Slow charging compared to Android flagships
- Heavy in hand
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Outstanding camera versatility
- Fast wired and wireless charging
- Bright display
- Heavy
- Software still polishing animations
- Limited availability in some regions
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Battery 3 specs
Capacity
4685 mAh
5410 mAh
Charging
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
90W wired, 80W wireless
Type
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Market-dependent versions:· Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh - Global· Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh - China
Body 5 specs
Weight
227 g
226 g
Dimensions
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.35 mm
Build
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Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
SIM
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· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
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IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Aerospace-grade glass fiber
Connectivity 8 specs
5G
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
WLAN
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
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6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Positioning
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GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
Infrared port
—
Yes
Radio
—
No
USB
—
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
Display 4 specs
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
LTPO AMOLED
Size
6.9 inches
6.73 inches
Resolution
2868 x 1320 pixels
1440 x 3200 pixels
Protection
—
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, Mohs level 6
Main Camera 4 specs
Triple
48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
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Features
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Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional)
Video
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8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
Quad
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50 MP + 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP
Memory 5 specs
RAM
8GB
16GB
Storage
256GB
512GB
Card slot
—
No
Internal
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256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
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UFS 4.1
Platform 4 specs
OS
iOS 18
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPU
—
Adreno 830
CPU
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Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
Selfie Camera 3 specs
Single
12 MP
32 MP
Features
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HDR, panorama
Video
—
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Eu Label 4 specs
Energy
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Class A
Battery
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58:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall
—
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
—
Class C
Features 2 specs
Sensors
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Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
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Two-way satellite communication (China model only)
Launch 2 specs
Announced
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2025, February 27
Status
—
Available. Released 2025, February 27
Misc 4 specs
Colors
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Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green
Models
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25010PN30G
SAR EU
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1.00 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Price
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$ 693.75 / £ 1,295.00 / € 812.34
Network 7 specs
Technology
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GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
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HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 - International
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA - China
5G bands
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1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA - International
Speed
—
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Our Tests 2 specs
Loudspeaker
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-24.1 LUFS (Very good)
Battery
—
Active use score 16:13h
Sound 3 specs
Loudspeaker
—
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
—
No
—
24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio
Qualcomm XPAN (24-bit/96kHz audio)
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the larger battery; iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger display; Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the cheaper price.
How are the comparison winners decided?
We compare measurable specs (display size, battery capacity, RAM, charging, weight) and price (USD). When two phones tie or data is missing we mark the category "Depends".
Which is more affordable?
The cheaper option is shown as the value winner above. Prices are USD and may vary by region or retailer.