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realme 16 5G vs REDMI Note 15

WINNER
realme 16 5G
50.2Inno Score
VS
REDMI Note 15
44.4Inno Score
25.3Performance21.8
71.1Display65.5
37.9Camera36.4
75.6Battery57.3
57.3Features60
10 spec wins — realme 16 5G4 spec wins — REDMI Note 15

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 44.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and display (+6). REDMI Note 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 25 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 66
  • Stronger battery score: 76 vs 57
  • 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
  • 82% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 33 W

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
Screen size6.57 ″6.77 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23721080x2392
Pixel density397 ppi+2%388 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,200 nits+31%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body93 %93.7 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 TurboMediaTek Helio G100 Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)807+9%Bottom 21%738Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,040+3%Bottom 20%1,990Bottom 17%
Wild Life Extreme stability98 %Top 44%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@60fps
Front camera50 MP+150%20 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
Capacity7,000 mAh+17%6,000 mAh
Wired charging60 W+82%33 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
Weight183 g184 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.9 mm+2%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)
OS update pledge3 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16 5G versus REDMI Note 15
Specrealme 16 5GREDMI Note 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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