Realme 12x 5G vs Realme 16 Pro Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 45W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green, Coral Red | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | April 02, 2024 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 02, 2024 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹11,999 | ₹39,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.72 inches | 6.79 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1280 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2800 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 392 ppi | 453 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 950 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Weight | 188 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| 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 | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6100 Plus | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | ARM G57 MC2 | Adreno 722 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Depth | Telephoto | ||
| Features | HDR | Dual View, HDR, Slow-Mo | ||
| 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 | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Camera | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Dual Video, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 45 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, TDD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
