Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.91 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + Auxiliary lens Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 6.91 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G has only 254 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 16C 5G's ~ 82.1%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 16C 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 16C 5G's lower 4 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 outclasses Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G's 50 MP + Auxiliary lens 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 16C 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | 16C 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 | July 27, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 82.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits HBM | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz | 5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS | Glonass | Galileo | Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | HyperOS 3 |
| 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, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |