Apple iPhone X vs Xiaomi 14T Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone X delivers a premium flagship experience with its iconic Super Retina OLED display, exceptional build quality using stainless steel, and reliable A11 Bionic performance that still feels snappy in 2024. However, its 2716 mAh battery is notably underpowered, slow 18W charging (with adapter sold separately), and missing 5G connectivity significantly limit longevity. The 3GB RAM and storage capped at 256GB feel restrictive by modern standards. Xiaomi's 14T Pro, priced 35% lower, demolishes the iPhone X on almost every measurable spec: 5000 mAh battery with blazing 120W charging and 50W wireless charging, superior display with 144Hz refresh rate and 4000 nits peak brightness, dramatically better cameras across all lenses (50MP main with superior sensor versus 12MP), 12GB RAM, and up to 1TB storage. The 14T Pro also includes 5G, WiFi 7, and a more modern Dimensity 9300+ processor. The iPhone X's only real advantages are brand prestige, proven iOS ecosystem, and slightly lighter weight at 174g versus 209g. Performance and software stability remain comparable given their generational gap. For any rational buyer, the 14T Pro represents far superior value with meaningfully better hardware. The iPhone X's age shows prominently.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone X if…
- →Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- →Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- →Wireless charging support
Buy the Xiaomi 14T Pro if…
- →120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- →Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- →Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone X
Pros
- Revolutionary edge-to-edge OLED display design
- Face ID introduced biometric innovation
- Wireless charging support
- Premium stainless steel and glass build
- Animoji with TrueDepth camera
Cons
- First-gen Face ID was slower than Touch ID
- Notch design was polarizing
- $999 starting price was unprecedented
- No headphone jack or adapter in box
- Fragile all-glass construction
Xiaomi 14T Pro
Pros
- 120W charging fills the 5000 mAh battery in about 19 minutes
- Dimensity 9300+ provides top-tier flagship performance
- Leica-tuned triple camera with excellent color science
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000-nit peak brightness
- IP68 water resistance and 50W wireless charging
Cons
- 209 g is moderately heavy
- HyperOS includes some bloatware and ads in certain regions
- 2.6x telephoto is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- MediaTek Dimensity chipsets have less developer optimization than Snapdragon
- Limited availability in some Western markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone X | Xiaomi 14T Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 209 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm | 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.39 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Light Fusion 900 sensor |
| Front camera | 7 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 2.6x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2716 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 120W HyperCharge wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.67 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 4000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
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