Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16
Compare Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5400mAh vs 5600mAh…
Xiaomi
15
$749
2categories won
Xiaomi
16
$849
8categories won
12 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 15, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 15 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16. Choose the 16 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 takes battery honors offering 5,600 mAh alongside 90W charging.
16 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
15 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3.2x dedicated optical zoom.
15 provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $749 vs $849.
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 vs 16: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3200 nits | 3500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,120,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 9550 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.2xWinner | 2.6x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,400 mAh | 5,600 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 191 g | 184 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.08 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | One-piece aviation aluminum frame, Dragon Crystal glass front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $749Winner | $849 |
Xiaomi 15
With Snapdragon 8 Elite raw power, an upgraded 5400mAh silicon-carbon battery, and Leica Summilux triple 50MP optics, the Xiaomi 15 dominates the compact category.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,400mAh
Xiaomi 16
The Xiaomi 16 represents the gold standard for one-handed flagship smartphones, packing a 5,600 mAh silicon-carbon cell, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and triple 50MP Leica cameras into a pocket-friendly 7.8mm chassis.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh