Xiaomi's newspaper ad calls out iPhone 16 pro max camera for April Fools' Day

Once again, Xiaomi mocks Apple in a parody that finds its ultimate use on a day like April Fools' Day to poke fun at the whole concept of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Chinese tech giant advertised on the front page of the newspaper The Economic Times, wishing iPhone 16 users a "Happy April Fools' Day," especially those who thought the iPhone camera overpowered the newly released Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Of course, the ad goes on further to add a cheeky jibe: "Every day is April Fools' Day if you fell for it." So the message is clear, says Xiaomi: the cameras blow, and they are not afraid to say so. It's a very playful dig in an ongoing campaign where Xiaomi has not been shy in taking jabs at Apple/iPhone's marketing, especially regarding the camera.

Earlier, when Xiaomi launched its 15 series in India, the company took the fun a step further by saying that the camera of the iPhone 16 Pro Max was "cute" and that the users should "see through the right lens," a direct reference to the advanced camera features of the company developed with Leica.

Xiaomi's 15 Ultra flagship benefits from a fine silver chrome finish and Leica engineered optics, presenting a powerful competitor against Apple's latest offering. The bold advertising strategy reminds that no brand today in the highly competitive smartphone market is too big to be nimble in playful rivalry.

For some, such an act might just be marketing, but certainly it is a buzzmaker. Cute or not, one will never know, but Xiaomi is certain its technology will continue to steal the limelight.

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