Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB vs Redmi Note 15 SE 8/128 GB
83/100
Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB
₹47,499
82/100
Redmi Note 15 SE 8/128 GB
₹26,985
Display
Screen Size
6.78
inches
6.77
inches
Display Type
AMOLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1272x2772 px (FHD+)
1080x2392 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
144
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
1400
nits
3200
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max MT6878
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 SM6475
AnTuTu Score
983589
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RAM
12
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
UFS 2.2
Operating System
Android v16
Android v15
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.56", Samsung S5KHP5, 0.5µm, up to 30x Digital Zoom, 23 mm, OIS
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D10, 1.12µm, 16 mm
2 MP
Tertiary Camera
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Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.4, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, 0.61µm
MP
20 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0"
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60 fps
4k @30 fps Full HD @30 fps HD @30/120/240 fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
30 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: No, Video HDR, Video Pro Mode
Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Yes, Screen flash, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Slow Motion, LED flash, 10x digital zoom, Triple Camera, Dual AI Camera Setup
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
7000
mAh
5800
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
80
W
45
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), MIMO
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
Yes, v5.1
Design
Weight
192
g
178
g
Build Material
Plastic, Vegan Leather
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Colors
Pebble Grey
Crimson Reserve
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
no
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-01-06
2026-04-02
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Yes, Splash proof, IP66, IP65, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter)
OS Updates
3 Year
4 Years
Security Updates
4 Year
6 Years
Model Name
realme 16 Pro
Redmi Note 15 SE
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Battery lasts all day
- Charging is really fast
- Camera clicks sharp photos
- Display is smooth and bright
- Plenty of RAM and storage
- Good value for the price
! Consider before buying…
- No headphone jack
- No expandable storage
- Bulky and heavy
- Sound quality is poor
- No NFC
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Crimson Reserve finish looks more premium than its price
- Noticeably faster browsing and streaming on 5G
- Video recording quality that beats the budget norm
- Videos and photos look rich on this screen
! Consider before buying…
- No contactless payment support for tap-and-pay
- The extra camera lens is just for show
Compare Prices
₹47,499
₹26,985