Asus ROG Phone 5s vs Realme 16 5G
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6000mAh, 65W | 7000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery |
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General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Storm White | Air White, Air Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 16, 2021 | April 02, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 26, 2021 | April 06, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5s
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.57 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2448 pixels | 2372 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20.4:9 | 19.8:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 397 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 4200 nits |
Body
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5s
| Weight | 238 grams | 183 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorila Glass Victus | DT-Star2 Plus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 Plus | Dimensity 6400 Turbo | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5s
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Monochrome | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Digital Zoom, DIS, HDR, Night Mode, OIS, Panorama, Portrait Mode, RAW | Cinematic Mode, Dual View, EIS, Google Lens, Hi-Res Mode, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Cinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | ROG UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie, AI Eraser, AI Instant Clip, AI Photo Editing, AI Portrait, AI Portrait Glow, AI Unblur, NEXT AI |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Portrait Mode | Dual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Dual Video, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5s
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5s
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
