Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro
Compare Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G vs Xiaomi 16 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6200mAh…
Realme
15 Pro Plus 5G
$399
2categories won
Xiaomi
16 Pro
$1,049
10categories won
10 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Pro proves superior overall against the Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Pro leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro. Choose the 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 15 Pro Plus 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Pro takes battery honors offering 6,100 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Pro takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
15 Pro Plus 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1049.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
15 Pro Plus 5G vs 16 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1240 x 2772 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 451 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 2 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000 | 3,200,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800 | 10800 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,200 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 gWinner | 210 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 8.1 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back | Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Glass front and back |
Software and support
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 15 Pro Plus 5G | 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $1,049 |
Realme 15 Pro Plus 5G
Bringing dedicated 3x periscope optical telephoto zoom to the sub-$400 market, the Realme 15 Pro+ 5G features a 6,200 mAh battery, 100W fast charging, and curved 1.5K AMOLED panel.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh
Xiaomi 16 Pro
The Xiaomi 16 Pro brings a sweeping 2K 120Hz display with micro-curved edges, stepless variable aperture main optics, a dedicated 5x periscope telephoto, 120W charging, and 6,100 mAh capacity.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh