Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 14998 |
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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 August 01, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G is Rs. 14998.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has only 374 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's ~ 83.2%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G has 20.6:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's lower 6 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's 50 MP Dual 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 Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G's 8 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 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | 15C 5G |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | December 28, 2025 (Expected) | August 01, 2025 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | |
| Colors | Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 374 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 83.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 850nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Hydro Touch | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Bottom Firing Loud Speaker | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 18W |