Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 32 MP | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16890 | Rs. 13999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 27, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16890. 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 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Both have same 254 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.6:9.
Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'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.
Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15A 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15A 5G | 16C 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 | December 03, 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 | |
| Colors | Awesome Blue, Amaze Purple, Ace Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn Colours) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | 1000 nits HBM |
| Features | TÜV flicker-free certification, TÜV Circadian Friendly. TÜV low blue light | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | Yes, 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 | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | Gemini, Circle to Search |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | 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, Screen Flash | 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 v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Unisoc T8300 | |
| 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, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | 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 | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5 | |