Realme 16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Realme 16 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 27990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 27, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 27990.
Realme 16 5G has screen size of 6.8 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 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%. Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Realme 16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Realme 16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (64 GB).
Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G's 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 15A 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15A 5G | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 27, 2026 | July 24, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Awesome Blue, Amaze Purple, Ace Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn Colours) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 94% |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | TÜV flicker-free certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly. TÜV low blue light | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, 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 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape |
| 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 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | mediatek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz | |
| GPU | G57 950MHz | |
| 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 | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5 | |