Apple iPhone 16
#46
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
#15Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Performance
89.890.1
Camera
57.459.5
Display
85.590.0
Battery
80.082.5
Build
79.880.3
Overall
78.380.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 features a compact build with a glass front and back, aluminum frame, and a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a higher resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the A18 chipset, whereas the Xiaomi uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both offering high efficiency but differing in architecture.
- The iPhone's camera system includes a 48 MP wide and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, while the Xiaomi boasts a versatile 50 MP quad-camera setup with advanced optical zoom capabilities.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the Xiaomi at 5000 mAh compared to the iPhone's 3561 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the iPhone runs iOS 18, while the Xiaomi operates on Android 14 with HyperOS, providing different user experiences and upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2024, February 22
Announced
2024, September 09
2024, February 22
Description
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryChina-only model with 5300 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.1"
6.73"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1000 nits (typ), 3000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 750
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
50 MP, f/1.6-f/4.0, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3.2x optical zoom50 MP, f/2.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (30cm - ∞), OIS, 5x optical zoom50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Front Camera
12 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p)
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3561 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
5000 mAh (Global)5300 mAh (China only)
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 33 min80W wireless, 100% in 46 min10W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.36 in)
Weight
170 g
219.8 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Shield Glass), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), titanium frame (grade 5) or aluminum alloy frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Black, Blue, White, Titanium Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
OS Version
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Android 14, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No