Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 12999 | Rs. 33999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2020 . The cost of Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is Rs. 12999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.67 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.57 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has IPS LCD Screen type where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 395 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.6%. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's lower 6 GB RAM. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | March 12, 2020 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.68 x 165.5 x 8.8 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 395 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.6% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5, Standard Mode, Sunshine Mode, Night mode, Color Temperature Adjustment | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 512 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NavIC Support | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Extra Features | UFS2.1 | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night mode, AI Scene detection, Smart ultra-wide angle mode | AI Beautify | Burst mode | Tilt-shift | Level display | Custom watermark | Pro mode | AI Portrait mode, 3D Lighting, Panorama mode | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5020 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 210 hours | |