Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Xiaomi 13 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus delivers a refined, compact flagship experience with exceptional processing power and reliable software longevity, featuring a vibrant 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display and solid 48MP camera system. Xiaomi's 13 Pro counters with superior raw specifications: a higher-resolution 3200x1440 LTPO AMOLED display, larger 4820mAh battery with exceptional 120W charging, and a more versatile quad-camera setup headlined by a massive 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor with Leica optics and 8K video capability. Performance-wise, both flagship processors excel, though the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 edges Apple's A16 in multicore tasks. The iPhone prioritizes ecosystem integration and software support, while the 13 Pro emphasizes hardware specifications and fast charging. At $899 versus $999, the iPhone 15 Plus offers better value for those invested in Apple's ecosystem, but the Xiaomi 13 Pro justifies its premium for users prioritizing camera versatility, display quality, and charging speed.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
Buy the Xiaomi 13 Pro if…
- →1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- →Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- →120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Pros
- 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor delivers outstanding low-light photos
- Leica co-engineered triple camera system
- 120W wired charging in ~19 minutes
- 50W wireless charging included
- IP68 rated with ceramic back option
Cons
- Very heavy at 229 g
- MIUI 14 has bloatware and ads in some regions
- USB-C 2.0 limits data transfer speeds
- Telephoto is 3.2x — no true periscope
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Xiaomi 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 229 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, ceramic or leather back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.9 x 74.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.9, OIS (Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor) — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4820 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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