Xiaomi
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 · 256GB
86
/ 100
From $1,379
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
86
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB lands at 86 and iPhone 15 128GB at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB 86
vs 86 iPhone 15 128GB
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 86
battery 82
display 86
design 84
iPhone 15 128GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB | iPhone 15 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | A16 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
| OS | — | iOS 17 |
Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +Competitive flagship specs
- +Regional value pricing
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
iPhone 15 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB vs iPhone 15 128GB
Which is better, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 128GB? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,379, Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 13 Pro 256GB or iPhone 15 128GB 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.