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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 has the cheaper price.
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 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display size (in) | 6.73 | 6.90 |
| Battery (mAh) | 5410 | 4685 |
| Charging (W) | 90 | 27 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 256 |
| Main camera (MP) | 50.00 | 48.00 |
| Selfie (MP) | 32.00 | 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 226 | 227 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.35 | 8.25 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Apple A18 Pro |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | iOS 18 |
Pros & Cons
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Outstanding camera versatility
- Fast wired and wireless charging
- Bright display
- Heavy
- Software still polishing animations
- Limited availability in some regions
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
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery 3 specs
Type
Market-dependent versions:· Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh - Global· Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh - China
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Capacity
5410 mAh
4685 mAh
Charging
90W wired, 80W wireless
27W wired, 25W MagSafe
Body 5 specs
Build
Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame
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SIM
· 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
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Weight
226 g
227 g
Dimensions
161.3 x 75.3 x 9.35 mm
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Connectivity 8 specs
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
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Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5
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Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS
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Infrared port
Yes
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Radio
No
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USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
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5G
Yes
Yes
NFC
Yes
Yes
Display 4 specs
Type
LTPO AMOLED
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Protection
Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, Mohs level 6
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Size
6.73 inches
6.9 inches
Resolution
1440 x 3200 pixels
2868 x 1320 pixels
Eu Label 4 specs
Energy
Class A
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Battery
58:58h endurance, 1000 cycles
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Free fall
Class C (90 falls)
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Repairability
Class C
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Features 2 specs
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
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Two-way satellite communication (China model only)
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Launch 2 specs
Announced
2025, February 27
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Status
Available. Released 2025, February 27
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Main Camera 4 specs
Features
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional)
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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)
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Quad
50 MP + 50 MP + 200 MP + 50 MP
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Triple
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48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP
Memory 5 specs
Card slot
No
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Internal
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
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UFS 4.1
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RAM
16GB
8GB
Storage
512GB
256GB
Misc 4 specs
Colors
Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green
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Models
25010PN30G
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SAR EU
1.00 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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Price
$ 693.75 / £ 1,295.00 / € 812.34
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Network 7 specs
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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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
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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
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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
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
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Our Tests 2 specs
Loudspeaker
-24.1 LUFS (Very good)
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Battery
Active use score 16:13h
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Platform 4 specs
GPU
Adreno 830
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CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
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OS
Android 15, HyperOS 2
iOS 18
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Apple A18 Pro
Selfie Camera 3 specs
Features
HDR, panorama
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Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
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Single
32 MP
12 MP
Sound 3 specs
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm jack
No
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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.