Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Which is better

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: The Xiaomi 13 Pro is worthy to be among the best smartphones of the year alongside the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. But if you’re to pick which should be your daily driver among these phones, which should you buy and why? You see, the iPhone 14 Pro is about $100 more expensive than the Xiaomi 13 Pro but does that mean it is better?

Well, the iPhone 14 Pro features a better chipset but there is more to a smartphone than performance. This is why in this Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro specs comparison, we’ll e sharing with you which is better between the Xiaomi 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro. In the end, you’ll know which is best for you as an individual.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro

Specs	Xiaomi 13 Pro	iPhone 14 Pro
Display	6.73-inches, 120Hz	6.1-inches, 120Hz
Display Features	AMOLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	OLED, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
RAM	up to 12GB	6GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 1TB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
Back Camera	50MP + 50MP + 50MP	48MP + 12MP + 12MP + TOF
Front Camera	32MP	12MP + SL 3D
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Apple A16 Bionic
Software	Android 13	Apple iOS 16
Battery	4,820mAh (120W)	3,200mAh (45W)
Water & DustProof	YES (IP68)	YES (IP68)

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Display, Design, and Durability

The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a 6.73-inch AMOLED display that supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 120Hz refresh rate while the iPhone 14 Pro has a smaller 6.1-inch OLED display that supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and 120Hz refresh rate. Another difference in the display is that the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a curved display with a single punch hole in the front screen while the iPhone 14 Pro has a flat screen with a pill shape cut out (Dynamic Island) on the top of the screen.

The front and rear designs of these smartphones are very different. On the rear, the iPhone 14 Pro also maintains the same flat rear panel while the Xiaomi 13 Pro maintains its curved design. The rear camera modules on both phones are different as you can see in the pictures above. As for durability, both phones are made of the same materials, and both phones are certified to be IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).

The volume buttons of the iPhone 14 Pro are on the left side of the frame while those of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is on the right. The Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max is a bigger model than the iPhone 14 Pro. So, if the display size is a factor to consider for you, then you might like the Xiaomi 13 Pro or prefer the iPhone 14 Pro Max which is basically an iPhone 14 Pro with a bigger screen. Overall, most people prefer the simple punch hole of the Xiaomi 13 Pro over the big pill shape hole of the iPhone 14 Pro.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Camera

Camera	Xiaomi 13 Pro	iPhone 14 Pro
Primary	50MP	48MP
Telephoto	50MP	12MP
Ultra-wide	50MP	12MP
Front	32MP	12MP

The photography experiences on both smartphones are really good. The 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto lens, and 50MP ultra-wide camera of the Xiaomi 13 Pro are just as good as the 48MP main, 12MP telephoto lens, and 12MP ultra camera of the iPhone 14 Pro. But the clear difference is videography and stabilization features.

The cameras of the Apple iPhone 14 Pro are better than those of the Xiaomi 13 Pro when it comes to recording videos. This is because the iPhone 14 Pro is equipped with lots of stabilization features, various video modes, and more.

For example, video recording and features on the Xiaomi 13 Pro are 8K@24fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+), 1080p@30/120/240/960fps, 1080p@1920fps, and gyro-EIS stabilization feature available. In comparison, video recording and features on the iPhone 14 Pro are 4K @24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), stereo sound rec., with stabilization features like Action Mode and gyro-EIS available.

So, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is better than the Xiaomi 13 Pro when choosing a phone to record short films or clips. When still photos, the Xiaomi 13 Pro is just as good and even better than the iPhone 14 Pro in some cases. But, if you’re a vlogger or you like recording videos with your smartphone, the iPhone 14 Pro is better the phone for that. This does not mean that the Xiaomi 13 Pro is a bad phone for recording video, its cameras are still one of the best when recording videos.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of both smartphones is different because both phones are powered by two different chipsets. The Xiaomi 13 Pro features the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset while the Apple iPhone 14 Pro features the Apple A16 Bionic chipset. Both chipsets are very powerful chipsets with fast CPU cores and power GPU.

However, the chipset in the iPhone 14 Pro has fast CPU cores than the chipset in the Xiaomi 13 Pro. The chipset in the Xiaomi 13 Pro on the other hand has a faster 5G MODEM, a better AI engine, and a better ISP. You should see this Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Apple A16 Bionic chipset comparison to know more about the chipsets powering these two phones.

The storage options available on both smartphones are different. The storage options available in the Xiaomi 13 Pro are 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB storage while the storage options available in the iPhone 14 Pro is 6GB RAM + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB, 6GB + 512GB, and 6GB RAM + 1TB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Software

The Xiaomi 13 Pro boots MIUI 14 based on Android 13 out of the box while the iPhone 14 Pro boots Apple iOS 16 out of the box. The iPhone 14 Pro is expected to get up to five years of software updates while the Xiaomi 13 Pro will get three. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are different.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Battery & Other Features

The Xiaomi 13 Pro is powered by a 4,820mAh battery while the iPhone 14 Pro is powered by a 3,200mAh battery. The iPhone 14 Pro supports 45W wired fast charging (unofficial) while the Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 120W wired fast charging. The Xiaomi 13 Pro supports 50W wireless charging while the iPhone 14 Pro supports 15W wireless charging. Other features available in both smartphones are:

• stereo speakers
• 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint scanner (Xiaomi 13 Pro only)
• Face ID (iPhone 14 Pro only)
• USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go (Xiaomi 13 Pro only)
• Lightning, USB 2.0 (iPhone 14 Pro only)
• NFC
• Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (iPhone 14 Pro only)
• Infrared Port (Xiaomi 13 Pro only)
• Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) – iPhone 14 Pro only
• 24-bit/192kHz audio (Xiaomi 13 Pro only)
• Always-on display (iPhone 14 Pro only)
• GPS
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Price

The starting price of the Xiaomi 13 Pro (8 + 128GB) is about $899 which is $100 cheaper than the $999 starting price of the iPhone 14 Pro (6GB + 128GB). So, between the Xiaomi 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro which is better? See the conclusion of this Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro comparison below for the answer.

Xiaomi 13 Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

iPhone 14 Pro	Price
Buy on Amazon(UK)	$1099
Buy on Amazon(EUR)	€1,299

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro: Conclusion

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is better than the Xiaomi 13 Pro when it comes to performance and camera features. But the Xiaomi 13 Pro is cheaper, has more RAM, has a bigger battery, and has faster-charging solutions than the Apple iPhone 14 Pro. Overall, the Xiaomi 13 Pro offers better value for money because you get all the flagship features and extra RAM and storage for a lesser price. However, if you’re into video making, you’ll find the camera features of the iPhone 14 Pro more useful than those of the Xiaomi 13 Pro.

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Differences

• The iPhone 14 Pro has a better chipset and thus better performance than the Xiaomi 13 Pro
• The Xiaomi 13 Pro has a bigger battery and faster wired and wireless charging than the iPhone 14 Pro
• The iPhone 14 Pro has more camera features than the Xiaomi 13 Pro
• The Xiaomi 13 Pro has bigger RAM options than the iPhone 14 Pro
• The iPhone 14 Pro will get more years of software updates than the Xiaomi 13 Pro
• The iPhone 14 Pro has a flat-screen while the Xiaomi 13 Pro has a curved screen
• The screen of the Xiaomi 13 Pro is bigger than that of the iPhone 14 Pro

Xiaomi 13 Pro vs iPhone 14 Pro: Similarities

• Both phones have the same 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision support
• Both phones do not have a microSD card slot
• Both phones do not have a 3.5mm headphone jack port
• Both phones are IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins).