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iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

86
/ 100
From $799
VS
Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) — Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 256GB · Green
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 256GB · Green

86
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) if…

  • ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
  • ✓Competitive price-performance
  • ✓Distinctive design
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

Tie

Stills and video quality across lenses

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Battery life

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Screen-on time and charging

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) leads on battery (84 vs 80).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) leads on display (87 vs 83).

Value for money

iPhone 15 128GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 15 128GB more score per dollar ($799 vs $999).

iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs
86 Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 128GB
86
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)
86
cpu 87
gpu 86
camera 86
battery 84
display 87
design 86

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 128GB versus Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 128GB Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)
Chipset
A16
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
Storage
128GB
▲ 256GB
OS
iOS 17
—
Release year
2023
2026
Color
—
Green

iPhone 15 128GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Pros
  • +Current-gen flagship chipset
  • +Competitive price-performance
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 15 128GB vs Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)

Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)? +

Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +

At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Is Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) worth the price? +

At $999, Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 128GB or Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 128GB or Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)? +

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) — leads on battery (84 vs 80). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iPhone 15 128GB or Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green)? +

Xiaomi 16 256GB (Green) — leads on display (87 vs 83). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.