Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 13
Both phones excel in different areas, making this comparison nuanced. Apple iPhone 16 Plus features a brighter 2000-nit Super Retina XDR OLED display with iOS 18's intuitive ecosystem, while Xiaomi 13 counters with a 120Hz AMOLED panel and significantly superior charging—67W wired and 50W wireless versus iPhone's 20W/25W. Camera systems diverge markedly: Xiaomi's Leica-tuned triple setup (54MP main with OIS, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide) outperforms iPhone's dual cameras for versatility and zoom capability. Performance-wise, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 edges Apple's A18 in benchmarks, though real-world differences are minimal. Battery capacity slightly favors iPhone (4674mAh vs 4500mAh), but Xiaomi's charging speeds deliver faster top-ups. At $100 less, Xiaomi 13 offers superior value with more advanced charging and camera capabilities, though iPhone 16 Plus maintains advantages in display brightness, software polish, and long-term support. Choose Xiaomi for power users prioritizing camera versatility and charging speed; select iPhone for those valuing display quality and ecosystem integration.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 54 MP, f/1.8, OIS — Leica tuned |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree — Leica tuned |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.36 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 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 A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Xiaomi 13
Pros
- Compact flagship with flat display — rare in 2023
- Leica-tuned triple camera system
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 at competitive pricing
- Lightweight 185 g despite flagship specs
- 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 67W wired charging (slower than Xiaomi 13 Pro)
- No telephoto periscope
- MIUI ads and bloatware can be annoying
- USB-C 2.0 data speeds
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