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Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Updated Apr 2026phones
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
$899
7.8/10
VS
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999
8.6/10
Winner

The Verdict

iPhone 14 Plus delivers a refined, premium experience with industry-leading optimization and seamless ecosystem integration, featuring a bright 6.7-inch OLED display, dependable A15 Bionic performance, and solid 12MP dual cameras with excellent computational photography. Xiaomi 15 Ultra counters with significantly more powerful hardware: Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 16GB RAM, a versatile camera system including a 200MP periscope telephoto and 1-inch 50MP main sensor, plus a 5810mAh battery with blazing 90W charging. Picture quality and gaming favor Xiaomi's superior 3200x1440 display and processing power, though the iPhone excels in software polish and video stabilization. For photography enthusiasts seeking zoom capabilities and raw power at competitive pricing, Xiaomi 15 Ultra edges ahead. iPhone 14 Plus suits those prioritizing ecosystem consistency and long-term software support. Winner: Xiaomi 15 Ultra for versatile specs and value.

Value15 Ultra
Camera15 Ultra
Battery15 Ultra
Display15 Ultra
Performance15 Ultra

Who Should Buy

Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…

  • Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
  • Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
  • Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features

Buy the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if…

  • 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
  • Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build

Category Scores

Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Value
7.6
8.5
Camera
8.1
9.4
Battery
7.2
9.0
Display
8.2
9.1
Performance
7.9
9.3

Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 14 Plus

Pros

  • Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
  • Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
  • Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
  • Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
  • MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging

Cons

  • 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
  • Lightning port instead of USB-C
  • No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
  • Notch instead of Dynamic Island
  • 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Pros

  • 200MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom rivals Galaxy S25 Ultra
  • 1-inch main sensor with Leica optics produces stunning photos
  • Titanium frame gives a premium, durable build
  • 4K@120fps video recording is industry-leading
  • 90W fast charging and 50W wireless on a huge 5810 mAh battery

Cons

  • Heavy at 229 g and thick at 9.17 mm
  • Very expensive at $999 with limited global availability
  • HyperOS software experience lags behind iOS and One UI
  • Camera bump is extremely large

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 14 PlusXiaomi 15 Ultra
SoftwareiOS 16Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
Body
Weight203 g229 g
MaterialAluminum frame, Ceramic Shield frontTitanium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm161.1 x 75.2 x 9.17 mm
Camera
Main camera12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS50 MP, f/1.63, OIS (1-inch sensor)
Front camera12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus32 MP, f/2.0
Video4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode8K@30fps, 4K@120fps
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.450 MP, f/2.0, 128-degree
Telephoto200 MP, f/2.6, 5x periscope optical zoom, OIS
Memory
RAM6 GB16 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Battery
Capacity4325 mAh5810 mAh
Charging20W wired90W wired
Wireless charging15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi50W wireless
Display
Size6.7 inches6.73 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution2778 x 12843200 x 1440
Refresh rate60Hz1-120Hz
Brightness (nits)12003200
Processor
CPUHexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz)Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 830
ChipsetApple A15 BionicQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4

This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.

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