Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) vs Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) and Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 24999 | Rs. 33999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is Rs. 24999. The launch Date of the second phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 89.7%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)'s 20 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 Note 15 5G (256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G | RMX5120 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 18, 2025 | Januray 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 93.57% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | AGC DT star D+ |
| Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming | 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.7 m | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 + IP66 | IP66/68/69/69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes |