The premium mid-range battle of 2026 is heating up between the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the Realme 16 Pro+. Although both smartphones have 200MP primary cameras and enormous batteries, they are designed for two different kinds of power users. Here’s the ultimate comparison between these two giants.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+: Concentrates on ‘Optical-level’ zoom (2x/4x) with its enormous 200MP Samsung HP3 camera sensor. This is great for taking detailed landscape photography, but it doesn’t have a specific lens for portrait photography.
Realme 16 Pro+: Leads the pack with its 50MP Periscope Telephoto lens (3.5x optical zoom). Alongside the new LumaColor algorithm, it provides improved skin tones and professional portrait modes (Vibe, Vintage, Neon).
Both phones were launched in India in January 2026 and are now available on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and official brand stores.
Variant |
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ Price |
Realme 16 Pro+ Price |
8GB + 128GB |
N/A |
₹39,999 |
8GB + 256GB |
₹37,999 |
₹41,999 |
12GB + 256GB |
₹39,999 |
₹44,999 |
12GB + 512GB |
₹43,999 |
N/A |
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Choose Redmi Note 15 Pro+ if you want the best durability, faster charging, and a more affordable price point for higher storage.
Choose Realme 16 Pro+ if: You are a photography enthusiast. The 144Hz display, the periscope telephoto lens, and the massive 7,000mAh battery make it a superior device for gaming and content creation.
Feature |
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ |
Realme 16 Pro+ |
Display |
6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED (120Hz) |
6.8-inch 1.5K AMOLED (144Hz) |
Peak Brightness |
3,200 Nits |
6,500 Nits |
Processor |
Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
RAM / Storage |
Up to 12GB / 512GB (UFS 2.2) |
Up to 12GB / 512GB (UFS 3.1) |
Rear Camera |
200MP (Main) + 8MP (UW) |
200MP (Main) + 50MP (Tele) + 8MP (UW) |
Front Camera |
32MP |
50MP |
Battery / Charging |
6,500mAh / 100W |
7,000mAh / 80W |
OS |
HyperOS 2.0 (Android 15) |
Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) |
Durability |
IP69K / Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
IP69 / Gorilla Glass 7i |
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