Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6100mAh vs 6100mAh…
Xiaomi
15 Pro
$899
1categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
8categories won
13 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 15 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the two devices offer similar flexibility, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15 Pro if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.
15 Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $899 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
15 Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 522 ppi | 521 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,810,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9880 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5x | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,100 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.35 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass front & back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 6 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899Winner | $1,049 |
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Engineering a massive 6100 mAh silicon-carbon cell into an 8.35mm frame, the Xiaomi 15 Pro brings a 5x periscope telephoto, 2K 3200-nit display, and Snapdragon 8 Elite efficiency to new heights.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh