Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser): Which One Should You Buy?

Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 69.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple · 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)

70/ 100

Launch price$899

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Xiaomi · 2022

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser)

70/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) wins 1 of 6 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)

1 win

Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser)

0 wins

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedTie
  80

  80
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatteryTie
  78

  78
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityApple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)
  65

  55
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) has the bigger battery4,674 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
• Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser) charges faster120W vs 27W
• Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser) has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 60 Hz
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) has the bigger screen6.69" vs 6.67"
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) is lighter199 g vs 220 g
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5

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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)

• ✓21 g lighter (199 g), easier to hold
• ✓$9100 cheaper at launch ($899 vs $9999)
• ✓Bigger 4,674 mAh battery (+174 mAh)

Reasons to buy Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser)

• ✓6.67" display at 144 Hz

Full specifications

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Specification	Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4)	Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 5G Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 256GB KSR-A0 (Xiaomi Kaiser)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.69"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	1290x2796 (460 ppi)	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A18 (3nm)	Snapdragon 888+ (5nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (5-core)	Adreno 660
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB	256GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	None (digital zoom only)	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Plus UW 5G A3081 Dual SIM TD-LTE US 256GB (Apple iPhone 17,4) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm	163.69 x 76.21 x 10.4 mm
Weight	199 g	220 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	IP68	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	4,500 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	120W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Not listed
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.0
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	$899	Price on request