Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G which has resolution of 1640 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5160 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 8498 |
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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 November 20, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G is Rs. 8498.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has larger screen size of 6.88 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 A4 5G has LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G has only 260 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 A4 5G's ~ 90%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A4 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 A4 5G's 5 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 | Xiaomi Redmi A4 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi A4 |
| 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) | November 20, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 171.88 x 8.22 mm | |
| Weight | 212.35 g | |
| Colors | Starry black, Sparkle Purple | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 260 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Brightness: 600 nits, TÜV low blue light certification TÜV flicker-free certification TÜV Circadian Friendly | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 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 |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wifi 5 | |
| 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 | No |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Extra Features | Mono Speaker, Single Mic, LPDDR4x RAM, How Many Years of OS+ Security Updates Support: 2+4 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5P |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | HDR, 10x Zoom with Steering UI |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2xA78@ 2.0GHz+6xA55@ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5160 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |