Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 in | 6.53 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5020 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 9996 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is July 20, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is Rs. 9996.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has larger screen size of 6.82 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 6.53 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has IPS LCD Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has display density of 403 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 9's ~ 83.5%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 9's 48 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 9'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 10.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 16 | Redmi Note 9 |
| 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) | July 20, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.2 x 162.3 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 83.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | Reading Mode 2.0, Plastic Frame | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| 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 | |
| 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 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, 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, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode | Night Mode, Document Mode, Cinematic portraits, HDR, Panorama, Pro mode, Portrait |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 120/30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2.3 (Main) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10.0 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 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 | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5020 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 22.5W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 9W Reverse Charging |
| Talk Time | 34 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 171 hours | |