Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2372 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 23999 | Rs. 39499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G is Rs. 23999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 39499.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G's 6.57 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 374 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 ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 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 15 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 15 5G | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | August 01, 2025 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES, Underwater, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |