Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Realme 16 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Realme 16 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 which has resolution of 2480 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 40999 |
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Price And Launch
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 Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 40999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 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 397 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 ~ 90.8%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 16 Pro 5G 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 16's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | RMX5120 |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 27, 2026 (Expected) | Januray 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 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 | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 93.57% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | AGC DT star D+ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Cinematic Brilliance HDR 10+, Instantaneous Touch Response 3000Hz | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS, 200MP LumaColor Cam 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HP5 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | 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, 4K video: 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Support Pro video shooting, Support multi-view video shooting, Support HDR video shooting, Support video zoom shooting |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |