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16x 5G vs 15 5G

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realme

16x 5G

₹28,999
2 spec wins
Higher score

Redmi

15 5G

₹21,499
3 spec wins

Quick verdict

  • 15 5G is better for long software support.
  • 15 5G leads on display.
  • 15 5G leads on performance.
  • 16x 5G leads on battery.
  • 15 5G leads on software.
  • 15 5G offers better overall value (18.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • 15 5G has the higher Comparezi Score (40.7).
  • 15 5G is the cheaper option at ₹21,499.

Computed from stored specifications, the published phones scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Display 15 5G
Performance 15 5G
Battery 16x 5G
Software 15 5G
Value 15 5G

Specifications side by side

Spec
16x 5G
15 5G
Display
Display size
6.81"
6.9" (better)
Display type
LCD
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Resolution
1570 x 720
2340 x 1080
Refresh rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Peak brightness
1,200 nits (better)
850 nits
Brightness measured as
High brightness mode, HBM
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Performance
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
Chipset process
6 nm
6 nm
RAM
4 GB
6 GB (better)
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Memory options
4 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 256 GB
6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB
Camera
Main camera
50 MP
50 MP
Front camera
8 MP
8 MP
Battery
Battery
7,000 mAh
7,000 mAh
Charging speed
45 W (better)
33 W
Software
Operating system
Android
Android
Software
realme UI 7.0, Android 16
Android 15, Xiaomi HyperOS 2
OS updates promised
2
2
OS updates counted in
Years
Years
Security updates promised
3 years
4 years (better)
Build
Weight
217 g
217 g
5G
Yes
Yes
Water resistance
IP65
IP64
SIM
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Nano-USIM); eSIM not supported
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Colours
Glory White, Endurance Brown
Sandy Purple, Frosted White, Midnight Black

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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16x 5G

₹28,999

15 5G

₹21,499

Pros and cons

16x 5G

  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (217 g)
  • Con: Water resistance limited to water jets (IP65)

15 5G

  • Con: Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (217 g)
  • Con: Water resistance limited to splashes (IP64)

Which should you buy?

15 5G if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (40.7).

15 5G also gives the most score per rupee, so there is no trade-off between quality and price here.

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