Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.67 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 15185 |
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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 January 04, 2024. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 15185.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.67 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.3% than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's ~ 90.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 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 outclasses Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 108 MP + 8 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 Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 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 13 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi Note 13 |
| 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) | January 04, 2024 |
| In The Box | Redmi Note 13 5G, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card, Protective Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 161.1 x 7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 173.5 g | |
| Colors | Stealth Black, Prism Gold, Arctic White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 93.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | 1000nits Brightness, TUV Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Flicker-Free Certification, Sunlight Mode, DCI P3: 100% (typical) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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/n7, NSA n1/n3/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac， 2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, 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 | Aaccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | LPDDR4X RAM, Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) 0.64µm, PDAF 8 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 | HDR, Panorama, 3X In-Sensor Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MIUI 14 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6080 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |