Comparison between:
- Realme 16 5G
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 7
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Realme 16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 | |
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| Model alias | - | Redmi Note7 Red Rice Note 7 Red Rice Note7 M1901F7G M1901F7H |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 75.13 mm 7.513 cm 0.246 ft 2.958 in | 75.21 mm 7.521 cm 0.247 ft 2.961 in |
| Height | 158.3 mm 15.83 cm 0.519 ft 6.232 in | 159.21 mm 15.921 cm 0.522 ft 6.268 in |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.027 ft 0.319 in | 8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.027 ft 0.319 in |
| Weight | 183 g 0.4 lbs 6.46 oz | 186 g 0.41 lbs 6.56 oz |
| Volume | 96.33 cm³ 5.85 in³ | 96.99 cm³ 5.89 in³ |
| Colors | White Black | Blue Red Black |
| Body materials | Glass Plastic | Glass Plastic |
| Certification | IP68 IP69K | - |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD | Nano-SIM Nano-SIM / microSD |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 |
| Features | Dual SIM stand-by (Both cards are active. When one is busy, the other is not active) | - |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz (В5) GSМ 900 МНz (В8) GSМ 1900 МНz (В2) | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | - | CDMA 800 MHz |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5) W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8) W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19) W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4) W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2) W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1) | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA | - | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| LTE | LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В12) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В13) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В17) LТЕ-FDD 700 МНz (В28) LТЕ-FDD 800 МНz (В20) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В5) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В18) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В19) LТЕ-FDD 850 МНz (В26) LТЕ-FDD 900 МНz (В8) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В4) LТЕ-FDD 1700 МНz (В66) LТЕ-FDD 1800 МНz (В3) LТЕ-FDD 1900 МНz (В2) LТЕ-FDD 2100 МНz (В1) LТЕ-FDD 2600 МНz (В7) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2000 МНz (В34) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz |
| 5G NR | 5G-FDD 700 MHz (n28) 5G-FDD 800 MHz (n20) 5G-FDD 850 MHz (n5) 5G-FDD 900 MHz (n8) 5G-FDD 1800 MHz (n3) 5G-FDD 1900 MHz (n2) 5G-FDD 2100 MHz (n1) 5G-TDD 2300 MHz (n40) 5G-TDD 2500 MHz (n41) 5G-FDD 2600 MHz (n7) 5G-TDD 2600 MHz (n38) 5G-TDD 3500 MHz (n78) 5G-TDD 3700 MHz (n77) | - |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 18 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | Аndrоid 16 | МΙUΙ V10.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) МΙUΙ V13.0.3 (Аndrоid 10) |
| User interface (UI) | realme UI 7.0 | - |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | МеdiаТеk Dimеnsity 6400 | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 660 (МSМ8976 Рlus) |
| Process technology | 4 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU | 2х 2.5 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А76, 6х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А55 | 4х 2.2 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.84 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 260) |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2500 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 512 |
| GPU cores | 2 | - |
| GPU frequency | - | 647 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 8 GB 12 GB | 3 GB 4 GB 6 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 2033 MHz | 1766 MHz |
| 6050 mm² Airflow VC cooling system | - |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 256 GB | 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | eMMC 5.1 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | AMOLED | IPS |
| Diagonal size | 6.57 in 166.88 mm 16.69 cm | 6.3 in 160.02 mm 16 cm |
| Width | 2.81 in 71.44 mm 7.14 cm | 2.59 in 65.67 mm 6.57 cm |
| Height | 5.94 in 150.81 mm 15.08 cm | 5.75 in 145.93 mm 14.59 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 2.222:1 |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Pixel density | 256 ppi 100 ppcm | 418 ppi 164 ppcm |
| Color depth | 30 bit 1073741824 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 90.88 % | 80.28 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen DT Star D+ 120 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz touch sampling rate 2160 Hz PWM dimming 1400 cd/m² HBM 4200 cd/m² peak brightness 5000000:1 | Display manufacturer - Tianma Corning Gorilla Glass 5 2.5D curved glass screen LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) 1500:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m² 84% NTSC |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Magnetometer | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope |
| In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1511 |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | - | Samsung S5KGM1 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | - |
| Sensor format | - | 1/2" |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 µm 0.000800 mm |
| ISO | - | 100 - 3200 |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.79 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 27 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 4.74 mm |
| Field of view | 75 ° | - |
| Number of lenses | 5 | 6 |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 pixels 50.33 MP | 8000 x 6000 pixels 48 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Macro mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) RAW |
| - | Pixel size - 1.6 μm (4-in-1 pixel binning) Sensor type - ISOCELL PLUS Phase detection with Dual Pixel 1080p @ 120 fps 720p @ 120 fps Secondary rear camera - 5 MP Sensor model - Samsung S5K5E8 (#2) Sensor type - CMOS BSI (#2) Sensor size - 2.9 x 2.15 mm (#2) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.0 (#2) |
Depth-sensing camera
Specifications of the depth sensor of the device. Depth sensors measure the distance between the subject and the camera, enabling features such as bokeh in portraits.
| Aperture | f/2.4 | - |
| Number of lenses | 3 | - |
| Image resolution | 2 MP | - |
| Focal length equivalent - 22 mm Angle of view - 88° | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | - | OmniVision OV13855 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | PureCel |
| Sensor size | - | 4.75 x 3.54 mm 0.23 in |
| Pixel size | - | 1.06 µm 0.001060 mm |
| Crop factor | - | 7.31 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | - | 3.86 mm 28.21 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | 86 ° | - |
| Number of lenses | 5 | - |
| Image resolution | 8448 x 5958 pixels 50.33 MP | 4480 x 2957 pixels 13.25 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP |
| Video FPS | 60 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock Face detection | Face unlock |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece Stereo speakers | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | Smart PA |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | No | Yes |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP LE | A2DP LE |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Features | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | No | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering NFC VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC SBC | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX aptX HD eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV LDAC |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 H.265 MP4 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV MP4 VC-1 Xvid |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| 2G talk time | - | 23 h 1380 min 1 days |
| 2G stand-by time | - | 251 h 15060 min 10.5 days |
| 3G talk time | - | 23 h 1380 min 1 days |
| 3G stand-by time | - | 251 h 15060 min 10.5 days |
| Charger output power | 10 V / 6 A | 5 V / 2 A |
| Quick charge technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | - | 0.261 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | - | 0.884 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.76 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | 0.81 W/kg |
| Realme 16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 |
