Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera vs Xiaomi 15 Camera

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Main Cameras
Wide Camera This camera features a 48-megapixel sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, allowing for good low-light performance and sharp detail. Its 24mm wide-angle lens offers a broader field of view, while the 1/1.28" sensor size and 1.22µm pixels help capture more light per pixel for better image quality. Dual Pixel PDAF ensures fast and accurate autofocus, and sensor-shift OIS stabilizes the image by physically moving the sensor to reduce blur from hand shake. The Xiaomi 15 features a 50 MP camera with a wide 23mm lens, offering a large f/1.6 aperture for better low-light performance and a 1/1.31" sensor size for more detailed images. The 1.2µm pixel size allows for greater light sensitivity, while Dual Pixel PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) ensures faster and more accurate focusing. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps reduce blurriness from shaky hands, especially in low-light conditions or while shooting video.
Telephoto Camera The Xiaomi 15 features a 50 MP telephoto lens with a 60mm focal length and an f/2.0 aperture, offering a solid balance between detail and background separation. Its 1/2.76" sensor size and 0.64µm pixel size provide sharp images, while PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) allows focusing from just 10cm to infinity. With Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and 2.6x optical zoom, it enables stable, close-up shots with high clarity, even at longer distances.
Ultrawide Camera This 48 MP ultrawide camera has a 13mm focal length and f/2.2 aperture, designed to capture expansive scenes like landscapes or group shots. Its 1/2.55" sensor and small 0.7µm pixels prioritize wide coverage over light sensitivity, making it better suited for well-lit conditions. Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) helps quickly lock focus even on wide-angle shots. The Xiaomi 15’s 50 MP ultrawide camera has a 14mm focal length and a wide 115° field of view, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes or group shots. With an f/2.2 aperture, it strikes a good balance between detail and light capture, though it may not perform as well in very low light compared to larger apertures. The 1/2.76" sensor and 0.64µm pixels help ensure decent image quality, though it's optimized for wide-angle shots rather than extreme close-ups or low-light conditions.
Periscope Telephoto Camera This 12 MP periscope telephoto camera has an f/2.8 aperture and a 120mm focal length, enabling 5x optical zoom for capturing distant subjects with clarity. The 1/3.06" sensor and 1.12µm pixel size are optimized for zoom shots, while dual pixel PDAF ensures fast and precise focusing. It also features advanced 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization to minimize blur when zoomed in.
Macro Camera
Depth Camera The TOF 3D LiDAR scanner is a depth-sensing sensor that uses time-of-flight technology to measure how long it takes light to bounce off objects and return to the sensor. This creates a detailed 3D map of the environment, enabling precise depth perception. It's commonly used for enhanced autofocus, portrait effects, and augmented reality (AR) applications.
Night Vision Camera
Features The dual-LED dual-tone flash combines two different color temperatures to produce more natural-looking lighting in low-light photos. HDR (High Dynamic Range) enhances image quality by capturing multiple exposures and merging them for better detail in both bright and dark areas. This feature works in both standard photos and panoramas, ensuring balanced and vivid results. The Xiaomi 15’s main camera comes equipped with Laser Autofocus (AF) for quick and precise focusing, especially in challenging lighting conditions. It also features a color spectrum sensor for improved color accuracy and a Leica lens for enhanced image quality and sharpness, delivering a professional touch. Additional features include Dual-LED dual-tone flash for better lighting in low-light scenarios, HDR for high dynamic range imaging, and panorama mode for wide, sweeping shots.
Video This camera supports versatile video recording, offering 4K at up to 120fps and 1080p at up to 240fps for ultra-smooth slow motion. It captures high-quality footage with 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), and Apple ProRes for professional-grade color and detail. Additionally, it enables 3D spatial video and audio recording, along with stereo sound, for immersive playback experiences. The Xiaomi 15 supports impressive video recording options, including 8K at 24/30fps with HDR for ultra-high-definition, cinematic quality. It also offers 4K recording at multiple frame rates (24/30/60fps), with HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, and 10-bit LOG for advanced color grading and dynamic range. For more versatile shooting, you get 1080p video at up to 960fps for slow-motion shots, as well as 720p at an astonishing 1920fps, with gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) to keep footage smooth and stable.
Selfie
Selfie Wide Camera The selfie camera features a 12 MP sensor with an f/1.9 aperture and a 23mm wide-angle lens, ideal for sharp, detailed self-portraits. Its 1/3.6" sensor size and 1.0µm pixels enhance low-light performance, while PDAF ensures quick and accurate autofocus. Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps keep the shot steady, reducing blur from hand movement. The Xiaomi 15 features a 32 MP selfie camera with a 21mm wide lens and an f/2.0 aperture, offering clear, detailed self-portraits even in good lighting. Its 1/3.14" sensor size and 0.7µm pixel size strike a balance between sharpness and low-light performance, though it may not capture as much light as larger sensors. The wide 21mm focal length is perfect for group selfies or wider framing, ensuring that more of the scene fits into your shot.
Selfie Depth Camera The selfie depth camera, equipped with SL 3D (Structured Light 3D) technology, provides precise depth mapping for enhanced facial recognition and biometric security. It captures detailed 3D data to create accurate depth information, improving features like portrait mode and AR effects. Additionally, it contributes to biometric authentication for secure and reliable face unlocking.
Selfie Features The selfie camera supports HDR for improved dynamic range in photos and videos, ensuring better detail in both bright and dark areas. It also captures Dolby Vision HDR for high-quality color and contrast, and 3D spatial audio for a more immersive sound experience. Additionally, stereo sound recording enhances the audio quality of selfies and videos for richer, more realistic sound. The Xiaomi 15's 32 MP selfie camera also comes with HDR, which helps balance highlights and shadows for more natural-looking selfies, especially in challenging lighting conditions. The panorama feature allows for wide-angle selfies, perfect for capturing more people or a broader background in a single shot.
Selfie Video The selfie camera can record video in 4K at up to 60fps, offering crisp and smooth footage for high-quality selfies and vlogs. It also supports 1080p recording at up to 120fps for detailed slow-motion video. Gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) ensures steady footage by compensating for hand movements during video capture. The Xiaomi 15's selfie camera offers impressive video capabilities, including 4K recording at 30/60fps for ultra-high-definition self-videos. It also supports 1080p video at 30/60fps, with HDR10+ for enhanced color and contrast, making your videos look more vibrant. With gyro-EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization), your videos stay smooth and steady, even while moving or filming at higher frame rates.