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Redmi 15C 4G vs Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

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Redmi 15C 4G

Redmi 15C 4G

  • 205 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor.
  • 6,000 mAh battery capacity.
  • 33 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 16,500In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • 191 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Redmi 15C 4G has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh) and a larger 6.9-inch screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (33 W), while the Samsung Galaxy F16 5G has a sharper OLED screen, longer software support (6 OS upgrades promised) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Redmi 15C 4G
205 g
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
191 g

Display

Redmi 15C 4G
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Performance

Redmi 15C 4G
Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Redmi 15C 4G
6,000 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Redmi 15C 4G
33 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy F16 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Redmi 15C 4G

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 33 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.7-inch).
  • FM radio.

Samsung Galaxy F16 5G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 254 ppi).
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).
  • Lighter: 191 g (vs 205 g).

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PriorityRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.9-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 254 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
PerformanceMediatek Helio G81 Ultra processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity6,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging33 W wired charging25 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP64 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
BrandRedmiSamsung
ModelRedmi 15C 4GGalaxy F16
Announced2025, August 012025, March 11
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 01Available. Released 2025, March 13
Model numbers25078RA3EA, 25078RA3EL, 25078RA3EYSM-E166P, SM-E166P/DS
SAR—1.08 W/kg (head)
SAR EU—0.99 W/kg (head)     1.19 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Dimensions171.6 x 79.5 x 8 mm (6.76 x 3.13 x 0.31 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight205 g (7.23 oz)191 g (6.74 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, glass back or silicone polymer (eco leather) backGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Display6.9 inches, 114.9 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~254 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
Display features120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Display technologyIPS LCD—
Display size6.9 inches—
Refresh rate120Hz—
Pixel density254 ppi—
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio—
Screen-to-body ratio84.3% screen-to-body ratio—

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interfaceHyperOS 2—
Process node12 nm—

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF Auxiliary lens50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR—
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Battery6000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging33W wired, PD25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, HyperOS 2Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bandsLTE1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radioNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsMoonlight Blue, Mint Green, Midnight Gray, Twilight OrangeBling Black, Vibing Blue, Glam Green

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationRedmi 15C 4GSamsung Galaxy F16 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesNo

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both run Android 15.

In summary

Get the Redmi 15C 4G if you want a bigger battery and a larger 6.9-inch screen, or the Samsung Galaxy F16 5G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and longer software support.

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