Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16. Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) stands against Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹16,998 and for Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is ₹18,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Nov 19, 2025.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 15 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
Internal Memory	256 GB	128 GB
OS	Android v15	Android v16
Battery	7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology	5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle)	200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP
RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Price	₹16,998	₹18,990

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Overview

Specs Score	79 / 100	84 / 100 Better Specs
Display Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2480 pixels Better Resolution
Screen To Body Ratio	~ 83.2%	~ 90.8% Less Bezels
Storage	256 GB More Storage	128 GB
Rear Camera	50 MP Dual	200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution
Front Camera	8 MP	32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Weight	217 g Lighter
Thickness	8.4 mm Slimmer
Battery	7000 mAh Bigger Battery	5500 mAh
Unique Features	5G No	No 3.5mm Audio Jack

General

Country of Origin	India
Model	15 5G	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
OS Updates	2 years
Security Updates	4 years
Release Date	August 01, 2025	December 28, 2025 (Expected)
In The Box	Mobile Phone * 1, Adapter * 1, USB Type-C cable * 1, SIM Eject Tool * 1, Quick Start Guide, & Warranty Card * 1, Safety Information * 1

Design

Dimensions	80.45 x 168.48 x 8.4 mm
Weight	217 g
Colors	Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black

Display

Type	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes, 288 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes
Size	6.9 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz	6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20.6:9	20.5:9
PPI	~ 374 PPI	~ 397 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 83.2%	~ 90.8%
Glass Type		Corning Gorilla Glass
Brightness	850nits Peak Brightness
Features	TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Storage	256 GB	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Card Slot	Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB	Yes, upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes	No
5G Bands	SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8
VoLTE	Yes	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes, USB-C	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, Beidou	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor (Virtual), E Compass, Accelerometer	360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
3.5mm Headphone Jack		Yes
AI Features	Circle to Search, Gemini AI, AI Erase
Splash Resistant	Yes	Yes
IP Rating	IP64
Dust Resistant	Yes	No
Extra Features	Hydro Touch

Camera

Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle)	200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	AI Sky, AI Erase, Classic Film Filters	Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	4K, 1080p
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash	32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p

Technical

OS	Android v15	Android v16
Custom UI	HyperOS 2	HyperOS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen3	Mediatek Dimensity 6300
CPU	2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55	2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz
GPU	Adreno 619	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
Video	Yes	MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Speaker Type	Bottom Firing Loud Speaker
Audio Features	Dolby Certified, 200% Super Volume
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	7000 mAh, Si-C EV-Grade Technology	5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 33W	Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes

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