Head to head

Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 takes it by 4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 15 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi 16 costs PKR 90,000 less.
  • Xiaomi 16 packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 charges 10W faster.

Buy the Xiaomi 15 if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi 15 Xiaomi 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 349,999 PKR 259,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 29, 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 152.3 × 71.2 × 8.1 mm 152.8 x 71.5 x 8.2 mm (rumored)
Weight 191g (varies slightly by color variant) Approximately 185–195 g Better
Water resistance IP68 Dust & Water Resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rumored)
Display
Screen size 6.36 Inches 6.36-inch
Resolution 1200 × 2670 Pixels (1.5K) 1200 x 2670 pixels (~460 PPI)
Panel type LTPO OLED, 68 Billion Colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision LTPO AMOLED 120Hz HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass / Dragon Crystal Glass Xiaomi Shield Glass protection.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (3nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon cores) Octa-core (2× Prime cores + 6× Performance cores, up to 4.4 GHz)
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 15, HyperOS 2 HyperOS 3.0 based on Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS storage
Card slot No microSD support No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide (f/1.6, OIS) 50MP Telephoto 50MP Ultrawide Leica optics, HDR, Panorama 50MP Main Sensor 50MP Ultra-Wide 50MP Telephoto/Macro Lens
Selfie camera 32MP Selfie Camera 32MP Front Camera (rumored)
Video recording Up to 8K, 4K Dolby Vision HDR 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 5400mAh (China) / 5240mAh (Global) 6800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion Better
Wired charging 90W wired HyperCharge, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wired & reverse wireless charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM (expected)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi 6E, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 6.0 v5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort support USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?

Xiaomi 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Xiaomi 15 or Xiaomi 16?

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.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.