iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi 14T

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

Smartphone Battle

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Apple · 2025

iPhone 16e

75/ 100

Launch MSRP$599 USD

Xiaomi · 2024

Xiaomi 14T

89/ 100

Launch MSRP$649 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Xiaomi 14T BETTER THAN iPhone 16e?

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iPhone 16e

Xiaomi 14TWinner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	iPhone 16e	Xiaomi 14T	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	144Hz	144Hz
Battery Capacity	4,005 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	20W	67W	67W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	50 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.1"	6.67"	6.67"
Chassis Weight	167g	195g	167g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16e:

✓28g lighter chassis (167g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$50 lower launch MSRP ($599 vs $649)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Xiaomi 14T:

✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+995 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16e	Xiaomi 14T
1. Display & Screen🏆 Xiaomi 14T Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED Super Retina XDR	AMOLED CrystalRes
Screen Size	6.1"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2532x1170 (460 ppi)	2712x1220 (446 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,200 nits peak	4,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Xiaomi 14T 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 14T Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP	50 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Sony LYT-707
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	50 MP (2x optical zoom), f/1.9
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	12 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🏆 iPhone 16e Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm	160.5 x 75.1 x 7.95 mm
Weight	167 g	195 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 14T Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,005 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	20W wired fast charging	67W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	7.5W wireless charging	Not supported
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 6	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.4
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB-C 2.0
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	$599	$649

Editorial Lab Verdict

Xiaomi 14T edges ahead with a BeastScore of 88.9/100

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

When to choose iPhone 16e:

Lighter body: 167g (28g lighter in hand)

When to choose Xiaomi 14T:

Higher overall BeastScore: 88.9 vs top rival 74.9 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+995 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi 14T

Which is better: iPhone 16e or Xiaomi 14T?

Xiaomi 14T leads with an overall BeastScore of 88.9/100 compared to iPhone 16e (74.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 88.9 vs top rival 74.9 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+995 mAh more).