Apple iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi 14T (Specs, Price & Features)

Compare Apple iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi 14T side by side. Discover differences in specifications, performance, camera, battery, and more to find the best smartphone for your needs in the Philippines.

SpecsApple iPhone 16eXiaomi 14T
General
BrandAppleXiaomi
ModeliPhone 16eXiaomi 14T
Release DateFebruary 28, 2025September 26, 2024
StatusAvailableAvailable
SIM TypeDual eSIM (stores 8 or more; 2 active) or eSIM + Physical Nano-SIM (Global variation)Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM)
Price₱28,990₱25,999
Build & Design
Dimensions146.7 x 71.5 x 7.80 mm160.5 x 75.1 x 7.80 mm (Glass) / 7.95 mm (PU Leather)
Weight167g195g (Glass) / 193g (PU Leather)
Build MaterialCeramic Shield front, Aerospace-grade Aluminum frame, Glass back (Matte finish)Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), Aluminum alloy frame, Glass or PU Leather back
Water & Dust ResistanceIP68 (Maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)IP68 (Dust-tight and water-resistant)
ColorsBlack, WhiteTitan Black, Titan Gray, Titan Blue, Lemon Green
Display
Screen Size6.1-inch6.67-inch
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED DotDisplay
Resolution2532 x 1170 pixels2712 x 1220 (1.5K)
Refresh Rate60HzUp to 144Hz
Aspect Ratio19.5:920:9
Pixel Density (PPI)460 PPI446 PPI
Brightness800 nits (typical), 1200 nits (Peak HDR)4000 nits (Peak)
ProtectionCeramic Shield (2025 generation)Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetApple A18 (3nm)MediaTek Dimensity 8300-Ultra (4nm)
CPU6-core (2 performance, 4 efficiency)Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A510)

GPU4-core Apple GPUArm Mali-G615 MC6
RAM Options8GB (standardized for Apple Intelligence)
12GB (LPDDR5X)
Internal Storage Options128GB / 256GB / 512GB256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0)
Expandable StorageNoNo
Software & Features
Operating SystemiOS 18 (Upgradable to iOS 19/20)Android 14
UI / SkinApple Standard UIXiaomi HyperOS
Special FeaturesApple Intelligence (Siri with onscreen awareness, Writing Tools, Image Playground), Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Roadside Assistance via satellite.Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Interpreter, AI Notes, AI Recorder, Xiaomi IceLoop cooling system.
Camera
Main Camera48MP Fusion (f/1.6, 26mm, OIS, 100% Focus Pixels)
50MP Sony IMX906 (f/1.7, 23mm, OIS)
SecondaryEnables 12MP 2x Telephoto (via 48MP sensor crop, f/1.6)

50MP Leica telephoto (f/1.9, 50mm) + 12MP Leica ultra-wide (f/2.2, 15mm, 120° FOV)
FeaturesPhotonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night Mode, Portrait mode with Depth ControlLeica professional optical lens (Summilux), Leica Authentic/Vibrant styles, Leica Portrait, UltraHDR, Night Mode
Video Recording4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60 fps, Cinematic stabilization
4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240/960fps, Dolby Vision

Front Camera12MP TrueDepth (f/1.9)32MP (f/2.0)
Front Camera FeaturesAutofocus with Focus Pixels, Animoji/Memoji, Night Mode, Smart HDR 5Night mode, HDR10+, Portrait mode
Front Video Recording4K Dolby Vision @ 24/25/30/60 fps4K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps
Audio & Multimedia
SpeakersStereo SpeakersDual Stereo Speakers
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos®, Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum mic modes
Dolby Atmos®, Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio certification
3.5mm JackNoNo
Video Formats SupportedHEVC, H.264, AV1 (Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG)
MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP (Supports HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision)
Connectivity
Network5G (sub-6 GHz), Gigabit LTE, 4G, 3G5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Dual-band
Bluetooth5.35.4
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes (with reader mode)Yes
IR BlasterNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0 (Up to 480Mb/s)USB Type-C 2.0 (OTG)
Sensors & Security
Fingerprint SensorNoIn-display (Optical)
Face UnlockFace ID (Enabled by TrueDepth camera)AI Face Unlock (2D)
SensorsBarometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity, Dual ambient light sensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor
Battery
Battery Capacity4,005 mAh (Video playback up to 26 hours)5,000 mAh
Charging TypeWired & Wireless (Qi/MagSafe)
Wired
Charging Speed20W or higher (50% charge in 30 mins); supports up to 27W67W HyperCharge (PD3.0, Mi-FC 2.0)
Wireless Charging7.5W (Qi) / MagSafe (Specific support varies by regional case)No
Reverse ChargingNoNo
Price & Availability
Variants (RAM/Storage + Price)128GB ₱28,990

 256GB ₱39,990

 512GB ₱49,99012GB + 256GB ₱25,999 12GB + 512GB ₱27,999
AvailabilityAvailable at Apple.com/ph, iStore, Power Mac Center, Beyond the Box, and Digimap.Available at official Xiaomi stores, authorized retailers, and online official stores (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop).