iPhone 16 Pro Max VS Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra comes out ahead overall, scoring 92 to the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 88. Priced at $1499 against $1199, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

For raw speed the Xiaomi 15 Ultra takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 2,950,000 against 1,750,331, driven by its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max pairs a 48MP main camera with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP front sensor. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra answers with 50MP, 4.3x zoom and a 32MP selfie camera. The iPhone 16 Pro Max reaches further with its longer optical zoom, which helps for portraits and distant subjects.

Battery favours the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, with a 5410mAh cell against 4685mAh. For refills the iPhone 16 Pro Max is quickest at , spending less time tied to a charger.

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 6.9" and peaks at 2000 nits, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is 6.73" and reaches 3200 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Overall the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the one we would steer most buyers toward. One runs iOS and the other Android, so your existing apps, watch and ecosystem may matter more than the spec differences. Consider the iPhone 16 Pro Max instead if camera versatility matters more to you.