iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
69.5Performance63.4
60.4Display67.5
59.3Camera69.5
61.3Battery73.6
89.3Features70.7
8 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max12 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 66, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+12) and camera (+10). iPhone 16 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 89 vs 71
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 2,240
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,450 vs 7,000
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 60
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 59
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 61
- 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 522 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+2% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,720,000 | 1,900,000+10% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+52% | 2,240 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,450+21% | 7,000 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP+167% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,685 mAh | 5,000 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 90 W+200% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 80 W+220% |
| Active use endurance | 13 h+18% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 220 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+10% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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