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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹26,999 against ₹28,999 for the 16x 5G.
- The 16x 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,800 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the 16x 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is brighter (3,200 nits against 975) and sharper (2772 x 1280 against HD+).
- Only the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera; the 16x 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 204 g against 217 g.
- The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy
Get the 16x 5G for the bigger battery and the smoother screen. Get the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G for the lower price, the brighter screen and the ultrawide camera.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Size
6.81 inches
6.83 inches
Panel
LCD
AMOLED display
Resolution
1570 x 720 (HD+)
2772 x 1280 (better)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
975 nits
3,200 nits (better)
Protection
Tempered glass
Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra
CPU
Octa-core
8-core
GPU
ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz
Mali-G615
RAM
4GB, 6GB
8GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
realme UI 7, Android 16 · 3 OS updates
HyperOS 3 · 3 OS updates
Camera
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main + 2MP depth
50MP Sony LYT-600 (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
Front camera
8MP
20MP
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear), 720p at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps
Battery
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Battery
7,000 mAh (better)
5,800 mAh
Wired charging
45W
45W
Build and connectivity
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP65
IP68 (better)
Weight
217 g
204 g (better)
Thickness
8.88 mm
7.9 mm (better)
Colours
Glory White, Endurance Brown
Carbon Black, Mirage Blue, Silver Ash
Availability
Spec16x 5GRedmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Launch in India
13 Aug 2026
4 Feb 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
16x 5G
- 4GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹33,999
Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹26,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹28,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
