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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13T

WINNER
iPhone 16 Pro Max
66Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
69.5Performance36.3
60.4Display66.8
59.3Camera53
61.3Battery58.4
89.3Features78.7
9 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 54.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+33) and features (+11). Xiaomi 13T still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 70 vs 36
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 79
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 172% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,250

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
  • 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 123% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 30 W
  • 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
  • 30% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,199

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Resolution1320x28682712x1220
Pixel density460 ppi+3%446 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,600 nits+30%
Screen-to-body91.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
ChipsetApple A18 ProMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 101,720,000+87%Top 20%920,000Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,400+172%Top 4%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,450+117%Top 9%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.78f/1.9
Ultra-wide48 MP+300%12 MP
Telephoto12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@120fps4K@30fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
Capacity4,685 mAh5,000 mAh+7%
Wired charging30 W67 W+123%
Wireless charging25 W—
Active use endurance13 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
Weight227 g197 g+13%
Thickness8.3 mm+3%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
OS at launchiOS 18Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge6 years+50%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 13T
SpeciPhone 16 Pro MaxXiaomi 13T
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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