Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 22990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G is Rs. 22990.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than OnePlus's phone ~ 90.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G 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 OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP 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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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | OnePlus Nord CE 5 Lite 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Nord CE 5 Lite |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 27, 2026 (Expected) | September 12, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 390 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Support sRGB, Display P3, 550 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/40/41/77/78/28A(703~733MHz), NSA: n1/3/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, BDS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| 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 |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF 13 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | AI Scene Enhancement, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait mode, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | OxygenOS 15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Decoder: MP3, AMRNB, AMRWB, AAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, VORBIS, OPUS, RAW, FLAC, GSM, Encoder: AAC, AMRNB, AMRWB, FLAC, OPUS |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | H.264, HEVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, MPEG4, 3GPP |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |