iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 14

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Plus

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$899 USD

Xiaomi · 2024

Xiaomi 14

86/ 100

Launch MSRP$899 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi 14 BETTER THAN iPhone 16 Plus?

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iPhone 16 Plus

Xiaomi 14Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

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SPEC FACTOR	iPhone 16	Xiaomi 14	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	4,610 mAh	+4,674 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W	90W	90W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.36"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	199g	193g	193g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Plus:

✓Larger 4,674 mAh battery capacity (+64 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 14:

✓6g lighter chassis (193g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.36" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16 Plus	Xiaomi 14
1. Display & Screen🏆 Xiaomi 14 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED Super Retina XDR	LTPO AMOLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.36"
Resolution & Density	2796x1290 (460 ppi)	2670x1200 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	3,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi 14 Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 14
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	12 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Xiaomi 14 Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP	50 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Light Fusion 900
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	50 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	50 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	32 MP, f/2
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Xiaomi 14 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm	152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight	199 g	193 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Xiaomi 14 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	4,610 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	90W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	50W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	$899

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 14 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Xiaomi 14 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iPhone 16 Plus:

Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS with optimized security support

When to choose Xiaomi 14:

Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 75.7 · Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 27W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Plus vs Xiaomi 14

Which is better: iPhone 16 Plus or Xiaomi 14?

Xiaomi 14 leads with an overall BeastScore of 86.0/100 compared to iPhone 16 Plus (75.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 86.0 vs top rival 75.7 and Significantly faster wired charging: 90W vs max 27W.