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iPhone 15 Pro 256GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB · Black

91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB lands at 91 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB if…

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

Pick Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓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 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Screen-on time and charging

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) leads on battery (87 vs 85).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

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

Display

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) leads on display (91 vs 88).

Value for money

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,499).

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB 91
vs
91 Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 91
battery 87
display 91
design 89

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB versus Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Pro 256GB Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)
Chipset
A17 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Storage
▲ 256GB
128GB
OS
iOS 17
—
Release year
2023
2024

iPhone 15 Pro 256GB

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

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Competitive flagship specs
  • +Regional value pricing
  • +Distinctive design
Cons
  • −US availability varies
  • −Software skin learning curve
  • −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel

FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro 256GB vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)

Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)? +

Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Is Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $1,499, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) 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 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)? +

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) — leads on battery (87 vs 85). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB or Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black)? +

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB (Black) — leads on display (91 vs 88). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.