Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.75 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 15999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is June 22, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15999.
Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.75 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Ai+'s phone has only 260 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Ai+ Nova 2 Neo 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | AINN48GRE5, Nova 2 Neo 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 | December 27, 2026 (Expected) | June 22, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x Transparent TPU, 1 x SIM ejector tool, 1 x Protective film | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.91 x 167.86 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Black, Rouge Red | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.75 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 81.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz |5 GHz) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, GALILEO, AGPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | GPS, Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, E-Compass, Fingerprint |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Key | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP65 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Nxt Halo Ambience Light | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 48 MP |
| Camera Sensor | iMX582 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Film, Slow Motion, Timelapse, UHD, Gif, Beauty, HDR, Night, Portrait, AI, Pro, Panorama, Filters, Intelligent Scanning |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait, Time Lapse, Auto HDR, AI Scene Detection, Time Burst, AI Beauty Mode | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | NxtQuantum OS |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | 6nm |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali G57 MC2 1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |