Xiaomi 15T Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 15T Pro vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 6100mAh…
Xiaomi
15T Pro
$699
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
12categories won
6 categories tied · 21 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 15T Pro, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15T 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.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
15T Pro provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $699 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.
15T Pro vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 144 HzWinner | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4000 nitsWinner | 3600 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 3 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,400,000 | 3,200,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 8900 | 10800Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh | 6,100 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 210 g |
| Thickness | 8.39 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | High-strength aluminum frame, glass back, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i front | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15T Pro | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $699Winner | $1,049 |
Xiaomi 15T Pro
The Xiaomi 15T Pro brings top-tier Dimensity 9400+ performance, genuine Leica Summilux triple cameras, and 120W HyperCharge that fills a 5,500 mAh battery in under 20 minutes to the upper mid-tier market.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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