Xiaomi
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black)
Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 · 256GB · Black
94
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro
A18 Pro · 6.3″ LTPO · Titanium
94
/ 100
From $999
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) lands at 94 and iPhone 16 Pro at 94. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) if…
- ✓Current-gen flagship chipset
- ✓Competitive price-performance
- ✓Distinctive design
Pick iPhone 16 Pro if…
- ✓Class-leading single-core CPU
- ✓Stellar video pipeline
- ✓Seven years of updates
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) 94
vs 94 iPhone 16 Pro
Score breakdown
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black)
94 cpu 95
gpu 94
camera 94
battery 92
display 95
design 94
iPhone 16 Pro
94 cpu 98
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 86
display 93
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2026 | — |
| Display | — | 6.3″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2622×1206 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| 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 |
Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black)
Pros
- +Current-gen flagship chipset
- +Competitive price-performance
- +Distinctive design
Cons
- −US availability varies
- −Software skin learning curve
- −Update support shorter than Apple/Pixel
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
FAQ: Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro
Which is better, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro? +
Both score 94 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $1,599, Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 16 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in cpu.
Does Xiaomi 16 Ultra 256GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro 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.