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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · ?GB RAM
3.8
From $1,199
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Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi Xiaomi 15 Ultra
512GB · 16GB RAM
4.3
From $1,099
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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
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
Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
 
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
Positioning
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
Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional)
Video
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
50 MP + 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP
Memory 5 specs
RAM
8GB
16GB
Storage
256GB
512GB
Card slot
No
Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
 
UFS 4.1
Platform 4 specs
OS
iOS 18
Android 15, HyperOS 2
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Elite
GPU
Adreno 830
CPU
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
HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Eu Label 4 specs
Energy
Class A
Battery
58:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
Free fall
Class C (90 falls)
Repairability
Class C
Features 2 specs
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
 
Two-way satellite communication (China model only)
Launch 2 specs
Announced
2025, February 27
Status
Available. Released 2025, February 27
Misc 4 specs
Colors
Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green
Models
25010PN30G
SAR EU
1.00 W/kg (head)     1.00 W/kg (body)    
Price
$ 693.75 / £ 1,295.00 / € 812.34
Network 7 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
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
 
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
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
-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.