Realme 16 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 5G Special Edition
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Overview
| Specs Score | 66 / 100 | 70 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1280 x 2800 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2392 pixels |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 108 MP + 8 MP Dual Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP |
| Weight | 178 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm Slimmer | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh Bigger Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Unique Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack No No No No | No NFC Memory Card Support Reverse Charging IR Blaster |
General
| Model | 16 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 24, 2026 (Expected) | April 02, 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 | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Glacier Blue, Mist Purple |
Display
| Type | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 89.7% |
| Glass Type | Scratch/drop-resistant glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness | 3200nits peak brightness, 800nits (typ) |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | 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 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NSA:n1|n3|n40|n78 5G SA: n1|n3|n5|n8|n28|n40|n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS: L1 | GLONASS: G1 | BDS: B1I + B1C | Galileo: E1 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Virtual proximity sensor | Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer | Electronic compass | IR blaster | Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker | Gemini Live, Circle to Search |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.7 m |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP65 + IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP | 108 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 0.64um, 9 in 1 1.92um 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6x Cortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, M4V, MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | 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 | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5520 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W |
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