Realme 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh, 80W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| Display | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.69", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+5MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh, 80W | 5000mAh, 45W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery and Main Camera | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 08, 2026 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹32,999 | ||
| Colors | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | Awesome Lavender, Awesome Black, Awesome White, Awesome Lime | ||
| Launch | January 06, 2026 | March 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | January 08, 2026 | March 03, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹31,999 | ₹32,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2772 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 6500 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.69 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1272 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2772 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 450 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 6500 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| Weight | 192 grams | 195 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Asahi Glass AGC | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | |||
| Weight | 192 grams | 195 grams | ||
| Front | Asahi Glass AGC | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Eco Leather | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 Max | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 | Adreno 710 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7300 Max | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 | Adreno 710 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual View, Hi-Res Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Dual View, Hi-Res Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 5 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini | AI Eraser, Circle to Search | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini | AI Eraser, Circle to Search |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Face Unlock, HDR | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 45 W | ||
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 80 W | 45 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
