Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3
Compare Xiaomi 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 5600mAh vs 5000mAh battery, $849 vs…
Xiaomi
16
$849
5categories won
Xiaomi
Redmi Turbo 3
$699
3categories won
3 categories tied · 11 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 claims the overall win over the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16. Choose the 16 if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Redmi Turbo 3 if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 90W fast charging.
16 leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 16GB RAM.
16 wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 2.6x dedicated optical zoom.
Redmi Turbo 3 wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $849.
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.
16 vs Redmi Turbo 3: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36" | 6.67" |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2670 | 1220 x 2712Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppiWinner | 446 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nitsWinner | 2400 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu score | — | 1,650,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 5280 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | — |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | — |
Camera
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | — |
| Rear cameras | 3 | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.6x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | — |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 20 MP |
| Max video | — | 4K@60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | No |
Design
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g | 179 gWinner |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
Software and support
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 17 | 14 |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 16 | Redmi Turbo 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6e (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $849 | $699Winner |
Xiaomi 16
The Xiaomi 16 represents the gold standard for one-handed flagship smartphones, packing a 5,600 mAh silicon-carbon cell, 90W wired and 50W wireless charging, and triple 50MP Leica cameras into a pocket-friendly 7.8mm chassis.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 3
Redmi Turbo 3 packs flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 computing muscle, 90W fast charging, and a 1.5K 2400-nit AMOLED display into an astonishingly light 179g featherweight frame.
- Display
- 6.67"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
- Software
- 14