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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.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
$899
8.1/10
VS
Xiaomi 13
Xiaomi
Xiaomi 13
$799
8.4/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone 16 PlusXiaomi 13
SoftwareiOS 18Android 13 (MIUI 14)
Body
Weight199 g185 g
MaterialAluminum frameAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm152.8 x 71.5 x 7.98 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP54 MP, f/1.8, OIS — Leica tuned
Front camera12 MP32 MP, f/2.0
Video4K@60fps Dolby Vision8K@24fps, 4K@60fps
Ultrawide12 MP12 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree — Leica tuned
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.0, 3.2x optical zoom — Leica tuned
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB
Battery
Capacity4674 mAh4500 mAh
Charging20W wired67W wired
Wireless charging25W MagSafe50W wireless
Display
Size6.7 inches6.36 inches
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Resolution2796 x 12902400 x 1080
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)20001900
Processor
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core (1x3.19 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUApple GPU (5-core)Adreno 740
ChipsetApple A18Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Xiaomi 13
Value
7.8
8.9
Camera
7.6
9.0
Battery
7.9
8.8
Display
8.8
8.5
Performance
8.2
8.5

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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