Apple iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi 14 Pro

Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 and Xiaomi 14 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 67. Apple iPhone 16 wins on Performance and Selfie; Xiaomi 14 Pro wins on Battery and Screen. Xiaomi 14 Pro is 3.7mm wider than Apple iPhone 16. Apple iPhone 16 is the more recent release, from Sep 2024.

Score Breakdown

Category

Apple iPhone 16

71.6mm (2.82in) · Sep 2024 · Rank #125

Xiaomi 14 Pro

75.3mm (2.96in) · Nov 2023 · Rank #131
Performance /15
11
9
Battery /15
6
8
Screen /15
11
13
IP Protection /15
12
12
Main Camera /15
12
12
Selfie /5
5
3
Video /5
5
5
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
0
0
TOTAL
67
67
Apple iPhone 16
71.6mm (2.82in) · Sep 2024 · Rank #125
11+6+11+12+12+5+5+0+5+0 = 67

EDITORIAL: This round Apple upgraded it’s non-Pro models’ chips to match the Pro level. They are now better then ever. iPhone 16 is a great option for anyone needing great photos and videos from a compact iPhone. The screen is still only 60htz (no one else makes phones with such slow refresh rate any more) but this is a flagship grade phone in every other way

PROs
fast performance led by A18 chip, up to 6m of water submersion, good photos and excellent videos from a 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide plus a 12MP Selfie – all with PDAF, 6 years of iOS updates
CONs
improved but still barely a day of battery endurance, slow charging, only 60Hz when every other maker offers 120Hz screen refresh rate, no expandable storage or desktop replacement (updated Mar 30, 2025)
Xiaomi 14 Pro
75.3mm (2.96in) · Nov 2023 · Rank #131
9+8+13+12+12+3+5+0+5+0 = 67

EDITORIAL: This China exclusive is still a great camera phone with lovely design, great in-hand feel, beautiful screen, triple 50MP back camera setup and a stable OS.

PROs
flagship build, fast SD 8 Gen 3 with UFS4.0 performance, 1-day 4880mAh Li-P b battery endurance, sub-30min 120W wired charging (50W wireless), excellent pics and videos from a 50MP main + 50MP tele (both OIS PDAF) + 50MP AF ultrawide, 4 years of OS updates and a fast USB-C 3.2 connection with OTG
CONs
only full-day battery endurance, sans-AF selfie, no memory slot or desktop replacement functionality (updated Jul 4, 2025)

Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.

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