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, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Realme 16 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2412 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 | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7100 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 30990 |
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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 expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 30990.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Realme's phone has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% 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
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 16 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 | 16 Pro |
| 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 28, 2025 (Expected) | July 24, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Brightness | 7000nits Peak Brightnes | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| 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 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| 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 | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with 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 | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Ai Edit Genie | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP (Main) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7100 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |