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Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · 256GB

91
/ 100
From $1,579
VS
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB

91
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB lands at 91 and iPhone 15 Pro 512GB at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB if…

  • ✓Competitive flagship specs
  • ✓Regional value pricing
  • ✓Distinctive design

Pick iPhone 15 Pro 512GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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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 256GB

Screen-on time and charging

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB 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 256GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB leads on display (91 vs 88).

Value for money

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

iPhone 15 Pro 512GB more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,579).

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB 91
vs
91 iPhone 15 Pro 512GB

Score breakdown

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 91
battery 87
display 91
design 89
iPhone 15 Pro 512GB
91
cpu 91
gpu 89
camera 90
battery 85
display 88
design 91

Specs side-by-side

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB versus iPhone 15 Pro 512GB — full spec comparison
Spec Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB iPhone 15 Pro 512GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A17 Pro
Storage
256GB
▲ 512GB
Release year
2024
2023
OS
—
iOS 17

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 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 Pro 512GB

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

FAQ: Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB vs iPhone 15 Pro 512GB

Which is better, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +

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

Is Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,579, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 15 Pro 512GB worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in cpu.

Does Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB 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, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB — leads on battery (87 vs 85). Screen-on time and charging.

Which is better for display, Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB or iPhone 15 Pro 512GB? +

Xiaomi 14 Ultra 256GB — leads on display (91 vs 88). Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate.