realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition vs Xiaomi 15
₹17,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts ₹17,000 lower: ₹62,999 against ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,240 mAh. The Xiaomi 15 charges faster, though: 90W against 80W.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (6,500 nits against 3,200).
- Only the Xiaomi 15 has a zoom camera, a 50MP telephoto.
- Only the Xiaomi 15 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
- Only the Xiaomi 15 lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Get the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition for the lower price, the bigger battery and the better screen. Get the Xiaomi 15 for faster charging, the zoom camera and NFC.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹79,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition vs Xiaomi 15, answered
In India, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts at ₹62,999 and the Xiaomi 15 starts at ₹79,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition or the Xiaomi 15?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, by ₹17,000. Starting prices: ₹62,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition or the Xiaomi 15?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, with 7,000 mAh to 5,240 mAh. For charging, the Xiaomi 15 is quicker: 90W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (6,500 to 3,200 nits). The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 15 a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Xiaomi 15 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition and 50MP main (f/1.62, OIS) on the Xiaomi 15. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max, the Xiaomi 15 the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
