Xiaomi
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 128GB
91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB lands at 91 and iPhone 15 Pro 256GB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB if…
- ✓Competitive flagship specs
- ✓Regional value pricing
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 15 Pro 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB 91
vs 91 iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 91
battery 87
display 91
design 89
iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
91 cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 15 Pro 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
| OS | — | iOS 17 |
Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB
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 Pro 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 15 Pro 256GB
Which is better, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,499, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Pro 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 14 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro 256GB 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.