realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹31,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The realme 16T 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 6,580 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the realme 16T 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G is brighter (3,200 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against HD+).
- Only the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera; the realme 16T 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono 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: 210 g against 224 g.
Get the realme 16T 5G for the bigger battery and the smoother screen. Get the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G for the brighter screen, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 6GB + 128GB₹31,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹33,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹31,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹34,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the realme 16T 5G starts at ₹31,999 and the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G starts at ₹31,999.
Read moreRead less
Which is cheaper, the realme 16T 5G or the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹31,999. The realme 16T 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹36,999. The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹34,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 16T 5G or the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G?
The realme 16T 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 6,580 mAh. Both charge at 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the realme 16T 5G's screen is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz), the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G's is brighter (3,200 to 1,200 nits). The realme 16T 5G has a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme 16T 5G and 200MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G. 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 16T 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Ultra.
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.
Which is lighter?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G, at 210 g to 224 g.
