Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi 15C 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Resistance Features
- IP64
- against IP54
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 435,895
- against 409,000
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 409,000 | 435,895 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | 2x2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR5 Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 360 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | Black, White, Blue, Gold, Green, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 81.1 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 173.2 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 200 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 86 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 Best value | IP54 |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 69 h Best value | 43 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 800 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 385 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass 3 | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.987 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.902 W/kg Best value | 0.94 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi 15C 5G | Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 249 € |
| Model numbers | — | SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS, SM-A166W, SM-A166U, SM-A166U1 |
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