Realme 16 vs Xiaomi 15S Pro
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $199 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6100); the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 550,018).
Realme 16
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $760
- Overall rating 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Xiaomi 15S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Xiaomi XRING O1 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 2998904 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 8431 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | $760 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15S Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 16 and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Realme 16 by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $561. Realme 16 was $561 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.