Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)


Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
vs
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Quick Comparison

Both Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.

NameSamsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM8 GB8 GB
Display6.7 in6.9 in
Internal Memory256 GB256 GB
Battery5000 mAh7000 mAh
Camera50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple50 MP Dual
PriceRs. 20499Rs. 16998

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is October 14th, 2024. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 16998.

Display comparison

Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 83.2%. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.

Camera comparison

They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy A16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
General
Country of OriginIndiaIndia
ModelSM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS15 5G
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
SAR0.38 W/kg (Head)
0.94 W/kg (Body)
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates2 years
Security Updates4 years
Release DateOctober 14th, 2024August 01, 2025
In The BoxMobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1
Design
Dimensions77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm
Weight192 g217 g
ColorsBlue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light GreenSandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black
Display
TypeColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate
Size6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:920.6:9
PPI~ 385 PPI~ 374 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 86%~ 83.2%
Brightness850nits Peak Brightness
Features800 nIts BrightnessTÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Punch Hole
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.2
Card SlotYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G BandsFDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB StorageUSB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR BlasterYes
Extra
GPSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSYes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAmbient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer
3.5mm Headphone JackNo
NFCYes
AI FeaturesCircle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54IP64
Dust ResistantYesYes
Extra Features6 Years of Android UpdatesHydro Touch
Camera
Rear Camera50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)		50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesPanorama, HDR, Digital Zoom up to 10xAI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters
Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle)
Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v14Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 6.0HyperOS 2
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6300Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3
CPU2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Fabrication Node6 nm
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 619
JavaNoNo
BrowserYesYes, supports HTML5
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAYes
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMYes
FM RadioNoYes
Speaker TypeBottom Firing Loud Speaker
Audio FeaturesDolby Certified, 200% Super Volume
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology
Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast ChargingYes, 33W
Reverse ChargingYes, 18W

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