Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G is Rs. 13999.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 4G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 16C 5G | |
| 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 | August 01, 2025 | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 82.1 x 171.1 x 8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Titan Gray, Sandy Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits HBM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x Cortex-A73@2.8 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.9 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |