Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2392. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5800 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 21849 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 21849.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.77 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 388 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G's 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 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 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 20 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 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 SE 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | RMX5131 | MZB0NT3IN, Note 15 SE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 06, 2026 | April 02, 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 SE 5G / Adapter / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool / Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.82 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 182 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | Crimson Reserve, Frosted White, Carbon Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 2392 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| Display Dimming | 4608Hz Dimming | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3, Natural mode 95% DCI-P3, Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3, Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 Wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming, 16000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| 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 | 5G NSA: n1|n3|n40|n78, 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 |
| 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 Protocol: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo E1 |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic Compass | IR Blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | AI Erase, AI Bokeh, AI Sky, AI Bokeh, Gemini. Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | IP65/IP66 Water & Dust Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certification, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/2.88", 1.22μm 4in1 Super Pixel5P lens, f/1.8 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | |
| OIS | 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, Potriat, Ultra HD, Timer, Watermark, Night Mode, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 1/4" Sensor Size, 4P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | Snapdragon Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Adreno GPU |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 5800 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 45W Turbo Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |