Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2772 x 1220 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 which has resolution of 2480 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 32990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is August 21, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is Rs. 32990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus's 6.83 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has display density of 443 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 15 Pro Plus's ~ 86.8%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's lower 8 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus 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 outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 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 Note 15 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| 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) | August 21, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.3 x 7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | |
| Colors | Midnight Black, Smoky Purple, Sky Blue, Cedar 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 | 6.83 inches, 1220 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 443 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 86.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Brightness | 3200 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/3/5/8/28a/38/40/41/77/78 , NSA: n38/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Telephoto) 2.5x (telephoto) 8 MP (Ultra Wide) 112˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HPX Sensor, | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | Hyper OS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 810 |
| 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 | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 90W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |