Both Realme 16 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Realme 16 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2772 x 1272. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro 5G
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6580 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 31999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 18, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 31999.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 447 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Realme 16 Pro 5G has 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5120 | 25060RABDG, 25080RABDG |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | 4 years |
| Security Updates | 4 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide | REDMI Note 15 Pro 5G/ Adapter/ USB Type-C Cable/ SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case/ Quick Start Guide/ Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.96 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 210 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Silver Ash, Mirage Blue, Carbon Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | 3200 nits peak, HBM 1800 nits |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Sunlight Display, Hdr10+ | Dolby Vision, 16,000-step Automatic Brightness Adjustment, 3840hz Pwm Dimming | Tüv Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified | Tuv Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | Tuv Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Colour Depth: 12bit, Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, Dci- P3 Wide Color Gamut |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 | SA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 NSA:n38/40/41(120MHz)/77/78/1/3/5/8/28 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo, Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | Al Erase Pro, Al Remove Reflection, Al Image Expansion, Al Sky, Al Bokeh, Al Cutouts, Al Image Enhancement, Al Beautify, Al Film, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultra |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res, 400% volume boost | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6580 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 45W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |