{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-15-vs-xiaomi-16/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T13:24:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 98 against 94 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Xiaomi 15 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 259,999 against PKR 349,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 15",
            "slug": "xiaomi-15",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-09_40_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 349999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T04:50:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 85.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 73.2,
                "overall": 93.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 29, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "191g (varies slightly by color variant)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust & Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.36 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2670 Pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO OLED, 68 Billion Colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass / Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon cores)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide (f/1.6, OIS) 50MP Telephoto 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K, 4K Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 5400mAh (China) / 5240mAh (Global)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 16",
            "slug": "xiaomi-16",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_48_42-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 259999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:58:53+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 97.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 185–195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.36-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass protection."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP Front Camera (rumored)",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-16",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 97.8,
                    "xiaomi-16": 97.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 98,
                    "xiaomi-16": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 85.5,
                    "xiaomi-16": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 100,
                    "xiaomi-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-15": 73.2,
                    "xiaomi-16": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi 16 costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 16 charges 10W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi 15 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 15 is listed at PKR 349,999 and Xiaomi 16 at PKR 259,999. That makes Xiaomi 16 cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 16 leads on battery. Xiaomi 15 carries a 5400 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 a 6800 mAh cell, with 90W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}