Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has better resolution of 2480 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 which has resolution of 1080 x 2340. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.82 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 10000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 9035 | Rs. 18990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February, 2019. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is Rs. 9035. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is Rs. 18990.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has larger screen size of 6.82 inches in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 7's 6.3 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 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 7's ~ 81.4%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 7's lower 4 GB RAM. Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (64 GB).
Xiaomi Redmi Note 16's 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi Note 7's 12 MP + 2 MP Dual 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 7's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version v9.0 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 7 | Redmi Note 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February, 2019 | July 27, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.2 x 159.2 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels | 6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.4% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | No | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | 360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 2 MP ƒ/2.4 | 200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AI-enabled Dual Camera, Portrait Mode, Face detection, Touch to focus | Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 120/30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 512 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | Yes, with FM Recording | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick Charge 4 | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |