Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 34999 | Rs. 17999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G is Rs. 34999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G is Rs. 17999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G's 6.82 inch screen. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 451 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G's 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple 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 5G'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 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15 Pro | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2026 (Expected) | December 18, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Velvet Green, Silk Purple, and Flowing Silver | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 451 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 7000nit Peak Brightness | 3200 nits (peak) |
| Features | 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity, Ambient light , Color temperature, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Edit Genie, Next AI (Ai Mobile, AI Party Mode, Triple Party AI Algorithms, AI Inspiration, AI Snap Mode, AI gmaing Coach, Ai Ultra Touch Control, AI Multi-Tasker, AI MagicGlow 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68 & IP69 | IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Telephoto) 200 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 6 | MIUI15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Ultra Charge | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |