Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.43 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 18999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 03, 2021 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has only 397 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 Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 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 Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP Quad 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 Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 11 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi Note 10s |
| 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 27, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.5 x 160.46 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178.8 g | |
| 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 | 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Standard Mode, Sunlight Mode, Night Mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | No |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX582 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait, Time Lapse, Auto HDR, AI Scene Detection, Time Burst, AI Beauty Mode | Portrait, Time Lapse, Auto HDR, AI Scene Detection, Time Burst, AI Beauty Mode |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Helio G95 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| StandBy Time | 28 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 188 hours | |