Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus which has resolution of 2772 x 1220. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 32990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 21, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is Rs. 32990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 443 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) 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 Plus's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5131 | Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2026 | August 21, 2025 |
| 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | 78.3 x 163.3 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | Midnight Black, Smoky Purple, Sky Blue, Cedar White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1220 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 443 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.8% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | 3200 nits (peak) |
| Features | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) 2.5x (telephoto) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 112˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Hyper OS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Adreno 810 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 90W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |