Google Pixel 9a vs Realme 16 Pro Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software and Design | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software and Design | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹39,999 | ||
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹39,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 6500 nits | ||
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 186 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 186 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 722 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 722 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, panorama | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, panorama | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 80 W | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
