Apple iPhone SE (2020) vs Realme 16 5G

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Realme 16 5G

₹31,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A13 BionicMediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Display4.7", IPS LCD, 60Hz6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera12MP/7MP (Front)50MP+2MP/50MP (Front)
Battery1821mAh, 18W7000mAh, 60W
RAM4GB8GB
Storage64GB128GB

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General

ColorsBlack, White, Product RedAir White, Air Black
LaunchApril 15, 2020April 02, 2026
AvailabilityApril 24, 2020April 06, 2026
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹42,500₹31,999

Display

Winner:Realme 16 5G

TypeIPS LCDAMOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionSDR
Size4.7 inches6.57 inches
Resolution Width750 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height1334 pixels2372 pixels
Resolution Ratio16:919.8:9
Pixel Per Inch326 ppi397 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness625 nits4200 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Weight148 grams183 grams
Front-Dragontrail Glass
BackGlassPlastic
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
PortLightning USB 2.0USB Type-C
IP ratingIP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Build QualityDT-Star2 Plus

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Chipset BrandAppleMediaTek
Chipset NameA13 BionicDimensity 6400 Turbo
CPUHexa-coreOcta-core
GPUApple GPU (4-core graphics)Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Camera Resolution12 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
FeaturesContinuous Shooting, Face Detection, HDR, RAWCinematic Mode, Dual View, EIS, Google Lens, Hi-Res Mode, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
VideoHDR, OIS, Stereo Sound RecordingCinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP
Camera 2 TypeMonochrome

Operating System

Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSRealme UI
OS Updates(Years)5 year(s)3 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, Apple IntelligenceAI Edit Genie, AI Eraser, AI Instant Clip, AI Photo Editing, AI Portrait, AI Portrait Glow, AI Unblur, NEXT AI

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Front Camera Resolution7 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeSingleWide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, EISDual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EISDual Video, Time Lapse

Battery

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Capacity1821 mAh7000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 W60 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)

Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 2.2
RAM4 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4LPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkCDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone SE (2020)

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth55.3
PositioningGNSS, GPSBeidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupported-
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerTouch IDOptical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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