Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G and Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB). Comparing Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G stands against Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G is ₹13,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB) is ₹15,998. The details of both of these products were last updated on Aug 16, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi 16C 5G	Xiaomi Redmi 13C (8GB RAM + 256GB)
OS	Android v16	Android v13
Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 28mm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor)
CPU	Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Internal Memory	128 GB	256 GB
Display	6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz	6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz
Price	₹13,999	₹15,998

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Overview

Specs Score	54 / 100 Better Specs	50 / 100
RAM	4 GB	8 GB More RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB More Storage
CPU Clock Speed		2 GHz Faster Clock Speed
Front Camera	16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution	8 MP
Weight		192 g Lighter
Thickness		8.09 mm Slimmer
Battery	6500 mAh Bigger Battery	5000 mAh
Unique Features	5G Reverse Charging	No No

General

Country of Origin		India
Model	16C 5G	Redmi 13C
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 03, 2026 (Expected)	December 06, 2023

Design

Dimensions		78 x 168 x 8.09 mm
Weight		192 g
Colors		Stardust Black, Starshine Green

Display

Type	Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors)	Color IPS Screen (16M Colors)
Touch	Yes	Yes
Size	6.91 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz	6.74 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20.6:9	20.625: 9
PPI	~ 254 PPI	~ 260 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 82.1%	~ 83.7%
Glass Type		Corning Gorilla Glass
Brightness	1000 nits HBM
Features		450 nits (typ), 600 nits
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Water Drop Notch

Memory

RAM	4 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Expandable RAM	Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
Storage	128 GB	256 GB
Storage Type	UFS 2.2
Card Slot	Yes, upto 1 TB	Yes, upto 1 TB

Connectivity

GPRS	Yes	Yes
EDGE	Yes	Yes
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G	Yes
5G Bands		2.4GHz, 5GHz
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version	Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz \| 5GHz	802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE	Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE
USB	Yes	Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB Features	USB on-the-go, USB Charging	USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster	No	No

Performance

Camera Score

63 (DxOMark)

Extra

GPS	GPS \| Glonass \| Galileo \| Beidou	Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, Side	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Virtual Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer, Electronic compass	Accelerometer, Compass, Virtual Proximity Aensor, Ambient Light
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Yes	Yes
NFC		Available in Other Countries Except India
AI Features	Gemini, Circle to Search
Splash Resistant	Yes	No
IP Rating	IP64
Dust Resistant	Yes
Extra Features		LPDDR4X, eMMC 5.1

Camera

Rear Camera	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (Auxiliary lens)	50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 28mm, PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) 0.08 MP (Depth Sensor)
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	HDR Mode, Night Mode, Auto Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse	HDR
Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash	8 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash
Front Video Recording	1080p @ 30 fps FHD	1080p @ 30 fps FHD

Technical

OS	Android v16	Android v13
Custom UI	HyperOS 3	MIUI 14
Chipset		Mediatek Helio G85
CPU	Octa Core Processor	2 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details		2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz
GPU		Mali-G52 MC2
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes, supports HTML5	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	Yes	Yes
Video	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery	5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 33W	Yes, 18W
Reverse Charging	Yes

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