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General

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Series

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Galaxy A1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

25057RN09E5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Models: 25057RN09E.

SM-A165F, SM-A165F/DSB, SM-A165FZKBEUB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK reference SKU SM-A165FZKBEUB, plus family identifier from the linked model-specific manual. Regional radio, RAM/storage and bundle differences are not combined.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

1 August 20255Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

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Status

Available5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy A15 4G8Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_quietly_unveils_galaxy_a16_4g_also_with_6_years_of_support-news-64972.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's launch report calls the Galaxy A15 4G the predecessor of the Galaxy A16 4G.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Redmi 17 5G7Reviewgsmarena.com/redmi_17_5g_certifications_reveal_its_ram_storage_options_and_battery_capacity-news-73572.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's news says the global Redmi 17 5G is the successor to the Redmi 15 5G because Redmi skips the number 16.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A17-4G-smartphone-test-Unusually-well-equipped-budget-phone.1146414.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the Galaxy A17 4G describes its differences to its predecessor and compares its cameras with the Galaxy A16 4G.10Press articleoficinadanet.com.br/comparativos/68819-galaxy-a17-4g-vs-galaxy-a16-4g-o-que-mudouRead 23 October 2026Oficina da Net calls the Galaxy A17 4G the direct successor of the Galaxy A16 4G.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Xiaomi Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and Poland spec pages all carry the same EU specification. The EU model number is 25057RN09E (GSMArena).

GB, EU1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Midnight Black, Titan Gray, Ripple Green1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Ripple Green, Titan Gray, Midnight Black.

Black1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Only represented Black finish and exact RAM/storage pairing. Other finishes or capacities are not implied.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Single-body slab phone with a fixed display. Official renders show no hinge.

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 8 October 2026Six security years, separate from six OS generations. Current exact published support end date is separately retained.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

August 20294Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 10 October 2026Maker AER table row Redmi 15 5G: security update end of life 2029-08. Month precision kept.

31 August 20311Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Current exact UK table publishes August 31, 2031. This is retained separately from the original six-year launch promise.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

171.08mm1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026EU pages print height 171.08 mm, width 82.05 mm, depth 8.55 mm and weight 224 g (Xiaomi internal labs data). The Xiaomi Global, Singapore and India pages print 169.48 x 80.45 x 8.40 mm and 217 g, and GSMArena repeats the Global figures. The EU maker values are stored for the EU reference. The cause of the difference is not stated.

164.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

82.05mm1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

77.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness

8.55mm1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

7.9mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

224g(7.9 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026EU pages: 224 g. Global pages: 217 g.

200g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Frame

Plastic5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

Plastic4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 35Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, plastic back.

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BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Plastic5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

Plastic4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP641Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20262Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026IP64 for splashes and dust under IEC 60529:1989+A1:1999+A2:2013, laboratory conditions.

IP543Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 8 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026SIM1 plus a hybrid slot that holds a second nano-SIM or a microSD card. No eSIM is listed.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Complete regional table states two physical nano-SIM positions. eSIM capacity is not guessed from an incomplete generic feature list.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly denies eSIM and describes the two physical SIM positions with shared microSD.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.9in(17.5 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 8 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

373.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:95Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

19.5:94Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Display type

LCD (IPS)5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Type: IPS LCD, 144Hz.

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Super AMOLED is OLED. PLS LCD is stored as LCD other, preserving the published PLS name without assuming an IPS label.

Display type (as published)

FHD+ DotDisplay1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

Super AMOLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

144Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Up to 144Hz. The page says the refresh rate can be adjusted up to 144Hz for supported apps.

90Hz3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 8 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

288Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Touch sampling rate up to 288Hz.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

700nits1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026EU and Global pages: 700 nits (typ). GSMArena lists 600 nits typical, 700 HBM and 850 peak, which conflicts. The maker values are stored.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

850nits1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026850 nits HBM on the maker pages.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

Punch hole3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5gRead 10 October 2026Official front renders show a centred punch-hole camera (DotDisplay).

Notch2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact model device layout shows the front camera in the upper screen notch.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 154Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 10 October 2026Same row: shipped version Android 15, future versions Android 16 and 17. Release 2025-08.

Android 144Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Software section expressly states the LTE phone shipped with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Current verified OS is separate.

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

One UI 8.57Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A165F/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official linked update history explicitly records One UI 8.5. Later listed builds are security patches on Android 16. Launch software is separately described in source notes.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Android 167Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A165F/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European EUX maker model update index opened and its linked English update log read. Latest listed released build A165FXXSBDZH6, Android 16, release 2026-09-16. Not inferred from a downloadable manual or beta.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

MediaTek Helio G994Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European LTE 4 GB/128 GB review reference. Exynos and Dimensity A16 5G are excluded.

Process

6nm1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20265Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm). The Xiaomi page also says 6nm.

6nm5Maker product pagemediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-helio-g99Read 8 October 2026MediaTek expressly publishes the TSMC N6 6 nm-class process for the Helio G99 identified in the exact LTE review. Chipset-supported memory or modem capabilities are not copied into device fields.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ARedmi 15 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A78	2.3
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 20262x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55. The maker only says Kryo up to 2.3GHz.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A76	2.2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone processor table gives complete two A76 and six A55 groups and clocks matching the UK feed.

Max CPU clock

2.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno 6195Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Adreno 619.

Mali-G57 MP24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

4, 8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Page lists 4GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB with the note that configurations differ by region. Memory extension up to 16GB is virtual and not stored.

4GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026128 GB and 256 GB as listed.

128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Storage type

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UFS 2.24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed UFS 2.2 on the exact European 4 GB/128 GB LTE device.

Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026SIM1 + hybrid slot (SIM or microSD).

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Max card size

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1.5TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Maker nominal TB converted with decimal SI units. 1 TB is 1000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ARedmi 15 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	50	1.8	1/2.88"	0.61	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 202650MP main camera with a 5P f/1.8 lens plus an auxiliary lens. The auxiliary lens has no stated resolution or role, so it is not stored as a row.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Main: 50 MP f/1.8 1/2.88 inch 0.61 um PDAF, plus an auxiliary lens.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	50	1.8	PDAF	No
Ultrawide	5	2.2	Not available	No
Macro	2	2.4	Not available	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact rear resolution/aperture table and no rear OIS. Physical roles additionally supported by maker overview and exact same-model review.4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact LTE camera table expressly describes phase-comparison autofocus for the 50 MP main camera and identifies 5 MP ultrawide plus 2 MP macro. No unproved autofocus subtype on the other lenses.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

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10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Flash

LED5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Camera features

HDR, Dynamic shots (8GB RAM version), AI Erase (8GB RAM version), AI Sky, Auto night mode5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena: LED flash, HDR. The AI features come from the Xiaomi Global page.

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Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ARedmi 15 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20261080p and 720p at 30 fps.2Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Global page prints the same rear video modes.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK LTE manufacturer feed publishes FHD 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps, plus separate HD 1280 x 720 slow motion at 120 fps. Playback FHD 60 fps is not recording evidence.

Max video resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

1920 × 1080px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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Video stabilisation

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Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

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120fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ARedmi 15 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	8	2

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20268MP front camera f/2.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	13	2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact front camera table expressly says no autofocus and no OIS. Fixed focus is directly supported.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ARedmi 15 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20261080p and 720p at 30 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

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Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

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No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Audio features

Hi-Res Audio, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Hi-Res Audio and Dolby Atmos.

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

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22Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Model-specific device layout on printed page 8 labels two physical microphones. Air vents and speakers are excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Page lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD and TDD, and 5G SA and NSA. HSPA is listed by GSMArena.

GSM, UMTS, LTE1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact regional infrastructure explicitly states GSM, WCDMA and LTE. WCDMA is stored as umts. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA. No 5G band union.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026GSM 2/3/5/8.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B8, B6, B191Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8/6/19.

B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/71 and TDD 38/40/41/42/48. Some bands vary by region (page footnote).

B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n71, n2, n12, n26, n481Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20265G SA list. The NSA list omits n2, n12, n26 and n48.

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5G modes

SA, NSA1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026The complete 5G band list has only sub-6 GHz bands.

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Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 55Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Wi-Fi 2.4GHz and 5GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

5.31Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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NFC

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026NFC yes, availability varies by market.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2.05Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

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IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

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FM radio

No5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Side button1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Side fingerprint sensor. AI face unlock is also listed.

Side button2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact device layout identifies fingerprint recognition in the side button.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

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Sensors

Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Sensor list: virtual proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass and IR blaster. The IR blaster is stored in its own field.

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

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4,860mAh6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact SM-A165F/DSB EU sheet page 1 item 10. Rated 4860 mAh, separate from typical 5000 mAh.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

7,000mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 20267000mAh (typ).

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Silicon-carbon3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5gRead 10 October 2026Silicon-carbon anode technology.

Li-ion4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ARedmi 15 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	25
Audio playback	108

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5gRead 10 October 2026Up to 25 hours of video playback and up to 108 hours of music playback. Xiaomi Internal Labs data. Actual results vary.

BSamsung Galaxy A16

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer up-to 18-hour video playback claim. Wireless refers to the maker test condition, not video streaming.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

33W1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 202633W FastCharge. No power adapter in the box.

25W3Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-introduces-the-galaxy-a16-series-featuring-two-new-devicesRead 8 October 2026Official UK A16-series launch advertises 25 W Super Fast Charging. Adapter ratings are not substituted.

Wired charging standards

USB PD 2.0, PPS, QC 3.05Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging: 33W wired, PD 2.0, PPS, QC3, 18W reverse wired.

USB Power Delivery4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

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Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/global/product/redmi-15-5gRead 10 October 2026Supports up to 18W wired reverse charging with devices verified by Xiaomi Internal Labs.

Yes2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 19, Charging other devices, explicitly describes charging another mobile device through the USB cable. Output power is not published.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Package contents: no power adapter. Recommended 33W adapter with PD charging.

No4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 4 GB/128 GB review expressly says the charger is not included. Promotional SmartTag accessories are separate.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

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728points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-version result on exact European LTE 4 GB/128 GB phone, Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Current 6.7 chart heading does not establish original minor. Exact firmware build is not stated.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,179points6Measurementgsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena Our Tests: GeekBench 2179 (v6). On GSMArena spec pages this value is the multi-core score. RAM and storage of the tested unit are not stated.

1,943points4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 test configuration and limits as single-core.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

421points6Measurementgsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena Our Tests: 3DMark 421 (Wild Life Extreme).

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

459,712points6Measurementgsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena Our Tests: AnTuTu 459712 (v10). Xiaomi's own claim of 490,000+ is not a measurement.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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733nits4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maximum point in the all-white display measurement grid, 733 cd/m². Exact European LTE 4 GB/128 GB phone, Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Control mode and precise firmware build are not stated. Separate 715.7 average and 1.7 minimum are not claimed brightness values.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026EU label block: class B.

B1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

67.05h5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026EU label: 67:03 h endurance, stored as 67.05 decimal hours.

45h6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 item 8 explicitly publishes 45 hours. A16 5G 43-hour result is excluded.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026EU label: 1000 cycles.

1,200cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Drop resistance class

D5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026EU label: class D (45 falls).

B6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Repairability class

C5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026EU label: class C.

C6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1W/kg5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU: 1.00 W/kg head.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1W/kg5Spec databasegsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_15_5g-14036.phpRead 10 October 2026SAR EU: 1.00 W/kg body.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

Mobile phone, USB Type-C cable, SIM eject tool, Protective case, Safety information, Quick start guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026Mobile phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card.

USB cable, SIM tool4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A16-4G-Review-OLED-display-smartphone-for-under-180-Euros.1002095.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a16-black-128gb-sm-a165fzkbeub1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/de/product/redmi-15-5g/specsRead 10 October 2026

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Manual

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org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx2Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Original English manual opened from this exact regional maker model page. Cover and device layout identify the represented model.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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2years6Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a165fzkbeub-productfiche.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 1 item 25 supplier guarantee of 24 months in the represented EU market.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.