Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.36 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 52990 | Rs. 59990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 29, 2024. The Expected cost of Xiaomi 15 is Rs. 52990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi 16 is Rs. 59990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 has screen size of 6.36 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 16's 6.67 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Xiaomi 15 has display density of 460 PPI & Xiaomi 16 has only 439 PPI display density. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 16 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 15's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | 15 | 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 29, 2024 | October 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Colors | Black, White, Silver, Green, Lilac | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.36 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1200 x 2670 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Shatterproof Glass | Shatterproof Glass |
| Features | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3200 nits (peak) | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 60mm, PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 14mm, 115˚ | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | LightHunter 900 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5400 mAh, Si/C | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 10W |