Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
A18 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $999
VS
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green)
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 256GB · Green
94
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro lands at 94 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green) at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 16 Pro if…
- ✓Class-leading single-core CPU
- ✓Stellar video pipeline
- ✓Seven years of updates
Pick Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
iPhone 16 Pro 94
vs 94 Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green)
Score breakdown
iPhone 16 Pro
94 cpu 98
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 86
display 93
design 96
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green)
94 cpu 95
gpu 94
camera 94
battery 92
display 95
design 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | ▲ 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth | — |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | — |
| Charging | 27W wired, 25W MagSafe | — |
| OS | iOS 18 | — |
| Weight | 199 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Color | — | Green |
| Release year | — | 2026 |
iPhone 16 Pro
Pros
- +Class-leading single-core CPU
- +Stellar video pipeline
- +Seven years of updates
Cons
- −Charging still slow
- −Premium pricing
- −No 8K video
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green)
Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green)? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 16 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 16 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Is Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green) worth the price? +
At $1,599, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Green) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 16 Pro or Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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.