Xiaomi 15 vs Xiaomi 16
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 16 comes with same RAM. Xiaomi 15 has more internal memory than Xiaomi 16
| Name | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.36 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 64999 | Rs. 59990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 11, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi 15 is Rs. 64999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be October 29, 2025 (Expected). The Expected 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 Xiaomi 15 has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi 16 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 has 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi 16's 200 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 | March 11, 2025 | October 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.2 x 152.3 x 8.08 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | |
| Colors | White, Black, Green | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68B) | Color OLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 300 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | 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 | |
| Features | Peak Brightness: 3200 Nits Covering 25% Display Area, Dimming: DC Dimming, Original Color Pro, Pro HDR, Wet Touch Technology, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 5000 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/75/77/78, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78 | |
| 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 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, 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 |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,395,370 (Total) (v10) 550,938 (CPU) 1,038,053 (GPU) 446,477 (Memory) 359,902 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1+L5, Galileo: E1+E5a, GLONASS: G1, Beidou, QZSS: L1 + L5, NavIC: L5, A-GPS Supplementary Positioning, Electronic Compass, Wireless Network, Data Network, SAP | 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 | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Laser Focus Sensor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor | 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 |
| Extra Features | RAM: LPDDR5X 8533 Mbps, Xiaomi HyperAI, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Creativity Assistant, And More, Circle to Search With Google, Google Gemini, Xiaomi Wing-type IceLoop system, Dolby Atmos | |
| 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) 200 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Light Fusion 900 | LightHunter 900 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone, Two Leica Photographic Styles (Leica Authentic Look, Leica Vibrant Look), Leica Filters, Leica Classic Shutter Sound, Leica Watermark, Xiaomi ProFocus (Motion Tracking Focus, Eye Tracking Focus and Motion Capture), Lightning Burst, Digital Zoom Up to 60x, HDR, Dynamic Shot, Portrait Mode, Master-Lens System (23mm, 35mm, 60mm, 75mm), Night Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), 50MP Mode (Wide/Ultra Wide/Telephoto), Super Macro, Panorama, Long Exposure, Documents, Fastshot Mode, Supermoon, Pro Mode, Image Formats Captured: DNG, HEIF, JPEG, RAW Mode | Laser AF, Leica lens, dual-tone , HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 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 @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 |
| 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 | Adreno GPU |
| 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, TS, Supports HDR Display When Playing HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid Video Content | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5240 mAh, Si/C | 5700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 90W HyperCharge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W HyperCharge | Yes, 50W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |