Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 27999 |
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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 May 31, 2021 . The cost of Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27999.
Display comparison
Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.43 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 X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 409 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 ~ 91.7% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 90.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's lower 8 GB RAM. Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) 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 X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 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 X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Realme X7 Max (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | X7 Max |
| 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) | May 31, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 158.5 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 91.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Sunlight Screen Support, COF Sealing Process, On-cell Touch Panel Technology, Oleophobic Coating | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Comapss |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.3 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Super Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra wide, Ultra macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, PF Mode, Super Text, Face Distortion Correction |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| 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 v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, AMR, FLAC, APE, M4A, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4 |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 50W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |