Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 17898 |
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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 December 26, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 17898.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | SM-A156EZBPINS, SM-A156EZKPINS, SM-A156ELBPINS, SM-A156ELBNINS, SM-A156EZKNINS, SM-A156EZBQINS, SM-A156EZKQINS,SM-A156ELBQINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 28, 2025 (Expected) | December 26, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 160.1 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Light Blue, Blue Black, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 84.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| 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 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | up to 4 Generations of OS Upgrades and 5 Years of Security Maintenance, Samsung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Digital Zoom up to 10x, Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | One UI 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Talk Time | 44 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 106 hours | |