Xiaomi Redmi A6 vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi A6 and Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi A6 has better resolution of 1650 x 720 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A6
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 7999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be March 21, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A6 is Rs. 7999. 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 A6 has screen size of 6.9 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi A6 has IPS Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi A6 has display density of 262 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi A6 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.1% than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi A6 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A6 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP 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 A6's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi A6 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 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 |
| Release Date | March 21, 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, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | ~ 82.1% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits HBM | |
| Features | 700nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | No | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video | 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) | 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 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |