Xiaomi Redmi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 15990 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be August 01, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16 is Rs. 15990. 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 16 has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi 16 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi 16 has display density of 374 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.2% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Both phones 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 16C 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 15 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 |
| Release Date | August 01, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.91 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% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 1000 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 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou | 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 | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | Gemini, Circle to Search |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | 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) (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 | 16 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 v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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 | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |