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iPhone 16 vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

iPhone 16

Apple

iPhone 16

$799

55.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

$1,199

57.6Inno Score
66Performance40.8
40.7Display57.6
44.3Camera66.4
47Battery70.2
89.3Features65.3
8 spec wins — iPhone 1611 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 55.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+23) and camera (+22). iPhone 16 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

  • Stronger performance score: 66 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 89 vs 65
  • 128% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 1,450
  • 122% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,100 vs 3,650
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 3 years
  • Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

  • Stronger display score: 58 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 44
  • Stronger battery score: 70 vs 47
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Screen size6.1 ″6.81 ″+12%
Panel typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1179x25563200x1440
Pixel density460 ppi515 ppi+12%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness2,000 nits+18%1,700 nits
Screen-to-body86.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
ChipsetApple A18Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 101,450,000+39%Top 25%1,040,324Top 46%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,300+128%Top 5%1,450Top 48%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,100+122%Top 10%3,650Top 53%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.6f/2.0
Ultra-wide12 MP48 MP+300%
Telephoto—48 MP
Optical zoom2 x5 x+150%
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera12 MP20 MP+67%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Capacity3,561 mAh5,000 mAh+40%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging25 W67 W+168%
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Weight170 g+27%234 g
Thickness7.8 mm+7%8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
OS at launchiOS 18Android 11 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge6 years+100%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16 versus Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
SpeciPhone 16Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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