Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15
Quick Comparison
Both Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.73 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 15990 |
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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 expected to be April 21, 2025 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 is Rs. 15990.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has screen size of 6.73 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 6.82 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 has display density of 407 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has only 397 PPI display density. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
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 15's 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 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 14 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi Note 15 |
| 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) | April 21, 2025 (Expected) |
| 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 | 6.73 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 407 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| 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 | 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, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| 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 | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| 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, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | MIUI15 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 6020 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |