Apple iPhone 16e vs Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 16e and Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16e has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16e
| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4005 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 51499 | Rs. 16999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e is Rs. 51499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 16e has OLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 457 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.2%. Apple iPhone 16e has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16e (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16e's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 16e will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 12 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 16e has version 18 iOS Operating System where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 16e | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 | 15C 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | February 19, 2025 | August 01, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 217 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 457 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.1% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,360,112 (Total) (v10) 362,773 (CPU) 471,350 (GPU) 175,027 (Memory) 350,962 (UX) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,117 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,261 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 2,839 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Speaker Score | 76 (Very Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 11.67 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection, NVMe Storage | Hydro Touch |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit | Yes |
| Video | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4005 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 33W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W Wireless (Qi) | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |