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Redmi 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Redmi 15

Xiaomi

Redmi 15
38.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
39.1Inno Score
21.8Performance27.1
50.5Display36.6
29Camera30.1
66.7Battery55.7
28Features65.3
5 spec wins — Redmi 159 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Redmi 15 scores 38.6 against 39.1 for Samsung Galaxy A16 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 15

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 37
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 56
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 28
  • 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 740 vs 474

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.7 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Resolution1080x23401080x2340
Pixel density374 ppi385 ppi+3%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness850 nits+6%800 nits
Screen-to-body—85.2 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 685MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu—509,232Bottom 2%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—210,242Bottom 5%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—43,774Bottom 4%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—110,272Bottom 2%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—144,944Bottom 3%
Geekbench 6 (single)474Bottom 10%740+56%Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,620Bottom 10%2,050+27%Bottom 21%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 40%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—5 MP
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging33 W+32%25 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Weight214 g200 g+7%
Thickness8.4 mm7.9 mm+6%
IP ratingIP64IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HyperOS 2)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge2 years6 years+200%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 15 versus Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
SpecRedmi 15Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackNoYes

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