Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 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 | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 37999 |
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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 December 18, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus is Rs. 37999.
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 447 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 ~ 89.6%. 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
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | 2510ERA8BG |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | nano SIM + nano SIM or nano SIM + eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 27, 2026 (Expected) | December 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | REDMI Note 15 Pro+ 5G/ Adapter/ USB Type-C Cable/ SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case/ Quick Start Guide/ Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.3 x 163.3 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | |
| Colors | Mirage Blue, Coffee Mocha, Carbon Black | |
| 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, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 89.6% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Brightness | 3200 nits Peak, HBM 1800 nits | |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Colour depth: 12bit Contrast ratio: 8,000,000:1 DCI- P3 wide color gamut | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 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: n1/3/5/8/28/38/40/41/77/78, NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/77/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6/6E/Wi-Fi 5/Wi-Fi 4/Wi-Fi Direct Supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi | 5GHz Wi-Fi Supports 2x2 MIMO | |
| 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 | GPS | AGPS | Glonass | Beidou | Galileo make wireless Down Wireless network | Data network | Sensor Assisted Positioning |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Al Writing, Al Speech Recognition, Al Interpreter,Al Search, Al Dynamic Wallpapers, Al Creativity Assistant,and more. Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini information. | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi T1S Tuner, Xiaomi Offline Communication | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 |
| 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 |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 400% Volume Boost, Dolby Atmos | Hi-Res | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6500 mAh, Silicon-Carbon Battery Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 22.5W |