Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12499 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 03, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G is Rs. 12499. 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.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has larger screen size of 6.91 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS LCD Screen Type. Both have same 254 PPI. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.6:9.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G has 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens 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 15C 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 15C 5G | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15C 5G | 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 |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 03, 2025 | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Dark Purple, Moonlight Blue, Midnight Black | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.47 x 171.56 x 7.99 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | 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 | ~ 82.1% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 660 nits (typ), 810 nits HBM | 1000 nits HBM |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) Certified, TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Contrast ratio: 1200:1, Color gamut: 83% NTSC | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, 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: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Performance | ||
| Geekbench Score | 1,942 (Multi Core) (v6) 735 (Single Core) 1,420 (OpenCL) 1,405 (Vulkan) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | Gemini, Circle to Search |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (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 v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |