Xiaomi Redmi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15990 | Rs. 10990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 01, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16 is Rs. 15990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G is Rs. 10990.
Display comparison
Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi 16 has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.3% than Xiaomi Redmi 16's ~ 83.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.6:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 16's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 16 has 50 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Xiaomi Redmi 16 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 4G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 15C 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15 5G | 25078RA3EA, 25078RA3EL |
| 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 |
| Release Date | December 01, 2026 (Expected) | August 01, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 79.5 x 171.6 x 8 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | |
| Colors | Moonlight Blue, Mint Green, Midnight Gray, Twilight Orange | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.6:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 374 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.2% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 660 nits (typ), 810 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 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) ƒ/3 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | |
| 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 | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |