Apple iPhone X vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Verdict
Comparing these phones reveals a generational and platform divide. The iPhone X brought industry-leading display technology with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED at 625 nits and premium build quality, paired with the efficient A11 Bionic chip. However, the Xiaomi 15 Pro substantially outpaces it in nearly every measurable way. The 15 Pro features a larger 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 3200x1440 resolution and 3200 nits peak brightness, making it dramatically superior for content consumption. Camera capabilities heavily favor Xiaomi: a 50MP main sensor with 1-inch type sensor, 50MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, plus 8K video recording versus iPhone X's dual 12MP setup and 4K@60fps. The 15 Pro's 6100mAh battery with 90W charging dwarfs the iPhone X's 2716mAh capacity and slow 18W wired charging. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM easily outmatch the A11 Bionic and 3GB RAM. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and USB-C versus the iPhone X's dated specifications. At $699 versus $999, the Xiaomi 15 Pro delivers superior specs across display, camera, battery, and raw performance. The iPhone X's only advantages are iOS optimization, brand ecosystem, and refined industrial design, which don't compensate for the feature gap.
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 15 Pro if…
- →Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- →1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- →2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
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 15 Pro
Pros
- Massive 6100 mAh battery easily lasts two full days
- 1-inch type main sensor captures outstanding low-light photos
- 2K LTPO display with 3200-nit brightness is class-leading
- 90W wired + 50W wireless charging is extremely fast
- Triple 50MP Leica camera system with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Heavy at 213 g due to the large battery
- HyperOS software has ads and bloatware in some regions
- No 5x periscope — 3x telephoto is behind Samsung and Apple flagships
- Limited global market availability
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone X | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 213 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 | 161.3 x 75.0 x 8.35 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.44, OIS (1-inch type 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/2.5, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, 115-degree |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2716 mAh | 6100 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.8 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | Super Retina OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 3200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 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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