Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A57
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Beebom Score
72
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1680 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.79", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh, 80W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Camellia Pink, Master Gold, Master Grey | Awesome Navy, Awesome Icyblue, Awesome Lilac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | March 25, 2026 | ||
| Availability | January 08, 2026 | April 09, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹56,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.79 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1280 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 453 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 6500 nits | 1900 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Weight | 198 grams | 179 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | MIL-STD-810H compliant* | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Exynos 1680 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Xclipse 550 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual View, HDR, Slow-Mo | Auto focus, Best Face, Digital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, panorama, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | Dual Video, gyro-EIS, HDR |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie, Google Gemini | AI Erase, Best Face, Circle to Search with Google |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode | Face unlock, HDR Photos | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Time Lapse | 10-bit HDR |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro Plus
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A57
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
