Realme 12 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 Pro

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Realme 12 Pro 5G

₹19,999

Was ₹18,999 2 month(s) ago

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Realme 16 Pro

₹34,999

Was ₹31,999 1 month(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max
Display6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera50MP+32MP+8MP/16MP (Front)200MP+8MP/50MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 67W7000mAh, 80W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPocket friendlyOverall Best Pick

General

ColorsSubmarine Blue, Navigator BeigeMaster Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple
LaunchJanuary 29, 2024January 06, 2026
AvailabilityFebruary 06, 2024January 08, 2026
Launch Price₹25,999₹31,999

Display

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz
FeaturesSDRHDR10+
Size6.7 inches6.78 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1272 pixels
Resolution Height2412 pixels2772 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch394 ppi450 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness950 nits6500 nits

Body

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

Weight190 grams192 grams
BackVegan LeatherEco Leather
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityDouble Reinforced GlassDragontrail Glass
PortUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
IP ratingIP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo Speakers
FrontAsahi Glass AGC

Processor

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

Chipset BrandQualcommMediaTek
Chipset NameSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Dimensity 7300 Max
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 710Arm Mali-G615

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

Camera Resolution50 MP200 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution32 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution8 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesHDR, Portrait FiltersDual View, Hi-Res Mode, Slow Motion
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EISEIS, OIS, Slow Motion

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIRealme UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)4 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Scene recognition, AI Video, Beauty modeAI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

Front Camera Resolution16 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Face recognition, Filters, Portrait ModeDigital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode
Video1080p@30fps, 720@30fpsEIS, OIS

Battery

Winner:Realme 16 Pro

Capacity5000 mAh7000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed67 W80 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Realme 12 Pro 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.4
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSA-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupported-
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsCompass, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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