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

Here you can compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16. Comparing Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (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 Note 15 5G (256GB) stands against Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB) is ₹31,999 and for Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 is ₹18,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 06, 2026.

Specification	Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G (256GB)	Xiaomi Redmi Note 16
Display	6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz	6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz
OS	Android v15	Android v16
Battery	5520 mAh	10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Internal Memory	256 GB	128 GB
CPU	2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Price	₹31,999	₹18,990

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Overview

Specs Score	71 / 100 Better Specs	66 / 100
Display Resolution	1080 x 2392 pixels	1080 x 2480 pixels Better Resolution
Storage	256 GB More Storage	128 GB
Rear Camera	108 MP + 8 MP Dual	200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution
Front Camera	20 MP	32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution
Weight	178 g Lighter
Thickness	7.35 mm Slimmer
Battery	5520 mAh	10000 mAh Bigger Battery
Unique Features	5G No No Water Resistant NFC	No 3.5mm Audio Jack FM Radio No No

General

Country of Origin	India
Model	25096RA9BG, 25098RA98G	Redmi Note 16
Sim Type	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)	Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim	Yes	Yes
Sim Size	Nano SIM	Nano+Nano SIM
Device Type	Smartphone	Smartphone
Release Date	December 18, 2025	December 27, 2026 (Expected)
In The Box	REDMI Note 15 5G / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Quick Start Guide / Warranty Card

Design

Dimensions	75.4 x 164 x 7.35 mm
Weight	178 g
Colors	Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple

Display

Type	Color AMOLED Screen (68B)	Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch	Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate	Yes
Size	6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz	6.82 inches, 1080 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio	20.5:9	20.5:9
PPI	~ 388 PPI	~ 397 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio	~ 89.7%	~ 90.8%
Glass Type	Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5	Corning Gorilla Glass
Brightness	3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ)
Features	Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1, DCI- P3 wide Color Gamut, Sunlight Display, Reading Mode, 3840Hz PWM Dimming \| 16,000-level Brightness Adjustment, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, (Hardware Solution) Certified, TUV Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
Notch	Yes, Punch Hole	Yes, Punch Hole

Memory

RAM	8 GB	8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X
Expandable RAM	Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM
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	5G NSA:n1\|n3\|n40\|n78 5G SA: n1\|n3\|n5\|n8\|n28\|n40\|n78
VoLTE	Yes, Dual Stand-By	Yes, Dual Stand-By
Wifi	Yes, with wifi-hotspot	Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3, 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 Charging	USB on-the-go, USB Charging
IR Blaster	Yes	Yes

Extra

GPS	GPS: L1 \| GLONASS: G1 \| BDS: B1I + B1C \| Galileo: E1	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes, In Display	Yes, Side
Face Unlock	Yes	Yes
Sensors	Virtual proximity sensor \| Ambient light sensor \| Accelerometer \| Electronic compass \| IR blaster \| Gyroscope	360̊ Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	Yes
NFC	Yes
AI Features	Gemini Live, Circle to Search
Water Resistance	Yes, 1.7 m
Splash Resistant		Yes
IP Rating	IP65 + IP66
Dust Resistant	Yes	No

Camera

Rear Camera	108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)	200 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP
Auto Focus	Yes	Yes
Features	HDR, Panorama	Portrait, Panaroma, Time Lapse, Pro Mode, Night Mode
Video Recording	4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD	4K, 1080p
Flash	Yes, LED	Yes, LED
Front Camera	20 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	Xiaomi HyperOS 2	HyperOS
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3	Mediatek Dimensity 6300
CPU	2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor	2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details	2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz	2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz
Fabrication Node		6nm
GPU	Adreno 710	Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Java	No	No
Browser	Yes	Yes, supports HTML5

Multimedia

Email	Yes	Yes
Music	MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE	MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE
Video	MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID	MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID
FM Radio	No	Yes
Speaker Type	Dual Stereo
Audio Features	Dual Ultra-Linear Speakers, Misound tuning and Dolby Atmos
Audio Jack Type	USB Type-C
Document Reader	Yes	Yes

Battery

Type	Non-Removable Battery	Non-Removable Battery
Size	5520 mAh	10000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging	Yes, 45W Fast Charging	Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Reverse Charging	Yes, 18W	Yes

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