Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Honor Magic V5
Quick Comparison
Honor Magic V5 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16. In terms of display resolution, Honor Magic V5 has better resolution of 2352 x 2172 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 which has resolution of 2480 x 1080. Honor Magic V5 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Honor Magic V5 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 7.95 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5820 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 107990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 28, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 02, 2025. The Expected cost of Honor Magic V5 is Rs. 107990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Honor Magic V5's 7.95 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Honor Magic V5 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Honor's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Honor's phone ~ 88.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Honor Magic V5's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's lower 8 GB RAM. Honor Magic V5 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Honor Magic V5's 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple 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 Honor Magic V5's 20 MP + 20 MP Dual 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Honor Magic V5 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Magic V5 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 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 28, 2025 (Expected) | July 02, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 145.9 x 156.8 x 4.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Ivory White, Dawn Gold, Reddish Brown | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 7.95 inches, 2172 x 2352 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 88.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Honor Super Armored Inner Screen |
| Brightness | 5000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Foldable Display | Yes | |
| Dual Display | Yes, LTPO OLED, 6.43 inches, 1060 x 2376 pixels, 1B colors, 120Hz, 5000 nits (peak) | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP58/IP59 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.5 (Telephoto) 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Laser AF, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Cover Camera) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MagicOS 8 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 830 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | SMS, MMS, IM | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV, FLAC |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | DivX, XviD, MP4, H.265, WMV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5820 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 66W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |