itel Zeno 20 Max vs Realme 16 Pro Plus
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Unisoc T7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+0.03MP/5MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Unisoc T7100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.8", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 13MP+0.03MP/5MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 15W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 3GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Starlit Black, Space Titanium, Aurora Blue | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 08, 2026 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 08, 2026 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹5,799 | ₹39,999 | ||
| Colors | Starlit Black, Space Titanium, Aurora Blue | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
| Launch | January 08, 2026 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 08, 2026 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹5,799 | ₹39,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 267 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 6500 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 720 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 1612 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 267 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | HD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Weight | 187 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 187 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | T7100 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Adreno 722 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Unisoc | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | T7100 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | PowerVR GE8322 | Adreno 722 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.03 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 0.03 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Auxiliary | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual View, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | itelOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Vana 2.0 | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini | ||
| Software Name | Android Go | Android | ||
| Software Skin | itelOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Vana 2.0 | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | Supported | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 5 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | Supported | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 80 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 15 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| WLAN | Unknown | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Unknown | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Unknown | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | Unknown | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | GPS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | In-display | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
