REDMI Note 15 vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
21.8Performance27.1
65.5Display36.6
36.4Camera30.1
57.3Battery55.7
60Features65.3
11 spec wins — REDMI Note 155 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI Note 15 wins this phone face-off, 44.4 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and camera (+6). Samsung Galaxy A16 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 36 vs 30
- 300% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 800 nits
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+300% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+10% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra | MediaTek 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) | 738Bottom 16% | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,990Bottom 17% | 2,050+3%Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+20% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+8% | 200 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.9 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |