iPhone 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

The 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers incredible brightness (up to 2000 nits outdoor), ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate, and excellent color accuracy. It remains one of the best smartphone displays available.

• Peak brightness of 2000 nits makes it easily readable in direct sunlight
• Always-On Display is well implemented with minimal battery impact
• Still no under-display Face ID — the Dynamic Island persists

Xiaomi 15 Pro

The 6.73-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED is a technical marvel, hitting 3,200 nits peak brightness while consuming 24% less power than the Xiaomi 14 Pro's display. The 1920Hz PWM dimming reduces eye strain, though some users report OLED smear at low brightness levels.

• 3,200 nits peak brightness with 24% lower power consumption than the predecessor — outstanding efficiency
• 2K resolution (2670x1200) with 120Hz LTPO and 1920Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain
• Reports of OLED smear/ghosting at lower brightness levels when scrolling dark content

iPhone 16 Pro

The camera system is the star of the show with a 48MP Fusion main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, and 12MP 5x telephoto. Video capabilities are exceptional with 4K120 Dolby Vision support.

• 48MP Fusion camera captures stunning detail with improved Smart HDR 5
• 5x optical telephoto zoom brings flagship-level reach to the Pro model
• 4K 120fps video recording in Dolby Vision is genuinely impressive for a phone
• Night mode improvements are subtle but noticeable in challenging lighting

Xiaomi 15 Pro

The triple 50MP Leica Summilux system delivers solid results with a standout 5x periscope telephoto. The main sensor with f/1.44 aperture handles most scenarios well, and AI Zoom makes 20x digital shots usable. However, the ultrawide is the clear weak link, and the system can't quite match the Vivo X200 Pro's imaging prowess.

• 5x periscope telephoto (120mm) delivers sharp, detailed results up to 10x — AI Zoom usable at 20x
• Main 50MP sensor with f/1.44 aperture and Leica color science produces pleasing, natural-looking images
• Ultrawide camera (50MP JN1) is the weakest lens — frequently criticized by users as noticeably below main and telephoto quality
• Camera scored 82% on NotebookCheck — the lowest individual category score, behind the Vivo X200 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

The A18 Pro chip delivers top-tier performance with improved GPU and Neural Engine. Real-world performance is snappy, and gaming performance rivals dedicated handhelds.

• A18 Pro chip delivers 15-20% GPU improvement, making it the fastest smartphone chip available
• 16GB RAM (up from 8GB) future-proofs the device for Apple Intelligence features
• Real-world speed differences from iPhone 15 Pro are minimal for everyday tasks

Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) delivers a 44% single-core improvement over the previous generation and manages thermals better than most competitors. NotebookCheck awarded a 99% application performance score, placing it among the fastest phones available.

• Snapdragon 8 Elite achieves Geekbench 6 single-core of 3,157 — a 44.4% leap over Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• Better thermal management and sustained performance than competitors like the Oppo Find X8 Pro
• Some throttling under prolonged heavy gaming loads, though managed better than peers

iPhone 16 Pro

Battery life sees meaningful improvement thanks to A18 Pro efficiency gains. Most reviewers report getting through a full day with moderate to heavy use.

• Consistently lasts a full day with heavy use — about 2-3 hours more screen time than iPhone 15 Pro
• MagSafe charging now supports up to 25W with Qi2, reducing charge times
• Still no fast charging brick included in the box

Xiaomi 15 Pro

The 6,100mAh silicon-carbon battery combined with the ultra-efficient display delivers class-leading endurance. NotebookCheck awarded a 93% battery score, and the phone consumes dramatically less power than its predecessor (4.42W vs 6.17W for display). 90W wired and 50W wireless charging round out the package.

• 6,100mAh silicon-carbon battery delivers class-leading endurance — competitors consume more than twice as much energy
• 90W wired HyperCharge and 50W wireless charging provide fast top-ups
• Display consumes just 4.42W vs the Xiaomi 14 Pro's 6.17W — a 24% improvement in power efficiency