Realme 12 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72", Full HD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.72", Full HD+ IPS LCD, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 90 Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+2MP/8MP | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | Blue Black, Light Green, Gold | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 06, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹18,999 | ||
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green | Blue Black, Light Green, Gold | ||
| Launch | March 06, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | ||
| Availability | March 06, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹16,999 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Type | Full HD+ IPS LCD | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 391 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 950 nits | 800 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ IPS LCD | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 391 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 950 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | No Protection | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | IP54 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Front | No Protection |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6100 Plus | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI 5.0 | One UI 6.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6100 Plus | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI 5.0 | One UI 6.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Face Unlock | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait Mode, Face Unlock | HDR | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme 12 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR3 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/5 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/5 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, Beidou | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | No | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope |
