Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Realme Note 1 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Realme Note 1 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Realme Note 1 5G which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Realme Note 1 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme Note 1 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 19990 |
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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 expected to be August 29, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme Note 1 5G is Rs. 19990.
Display comparison
Realme Note 1 5G has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme Note 1 5G has OLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Realme's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Realme's phone ~ 90.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Note 1 5G has 20:1.9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Realme Note 1 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 Realme Note 1 5G's 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 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 Realme Note 1 5G's 16 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 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme Note 1 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Note 1 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 28, 2025 (Expected) | August 29, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Green, Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1.07 Billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 360 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:1.9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | 0.65mm Double-Reinforced Glass |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 1260Hz instantaneous sampling rate, Contrast Ratio: 5000000:1, Color gamut: 100% DCI-P3, Curved Display, Brightness Adjustment: 20,000 Level | |
| 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 | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | Dual Speakers, Support Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio Certification | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 26mm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | 100MP Mode, Auto-zoom, Street Photography Mode, Super NightScape, Pano, Professional Mode, Portrait Mode, Bokeh, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filters, Tilt-Shift, Text Scanner, Portrait Distortion Correction, One Take, Super Group Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | Realme UI 4.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7050 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2xCortex-A78@ 2.6GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 67W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |