The mid-year performance refresh with Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4.
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 July 10 |
| Body | Dimensions: 161.5 x 74 x 7.8 mm Weight: 185 g Build: Glass front Plastic back Flat frame SIM: Dual SIM Performance Focus |
| Display | Type: AMOLED 120Hz 1.5K 2400 nits Size: 6.67 inches Res: 1220 x 2712 pixels Protection: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (HyperOS) Chipset: Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4 (4 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 760 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM 512GB 12GB RAM UFS 3.1 |
| Camera | Triple: 64 MP (wide) OIS + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Features: 90W Charging AI Performance Mode Video: 4K@60fps |
| Comms/Sound | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth: 5.3 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5500 mAh Charging: 90W wired |
| Colors | Speed Blue Graphite White |
Redmi Note 16S (S for Speed) is designed for users who value raw performance over camera megapixels. It swaps the 200MP camera of the Pro series for a more modest 64MP sensor but upgrades the processor to the powerful Snapdragon 7+ Gen 4. This makes it significantly faster for gaming and multitasking. It features a flat screen and a lightweight design. The 90W charging is faster than the standard Pro model. It's the spiritual successor to the Note Turbo series, offering flagship-tier CPU performance at a mid-range price.
*Estimated based on current flagship market trends.