Realme 3 vs Realme 16 5G

95

Beebom Score

Realme 3

₹3,999

65

Beebom Score

Realme 16 5G

₹31,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Helio P70MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Display6.2", IPS LCD, 60Hz6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera13MP+2MP/13MP (Front)50MP+2MP/50MP (Front)
Battery4230mAh, 10W7000mAh, 60W
RAM3GB8GB
Storage32GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPocket friendlyOverall Best Pick

General

ColorsRadiant Blue, Dynamic Black, Classic Black, Diamond RedAir White, Air Black
LaunchMarch 04, 2019April 02, 2026
AvailabilityMarch 12, 2019April 06, 2026
Launch Price₹8,999₹31,999

Display

Winner:Realme 16 5G

TypeIPS LCDAMOLED
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.2 inches6.57 inches
Resolution Width720 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height1520 pixels2372 pixels
Resolution Ratio19:920:9
Pixel Per Inch270 ppi397 ppi
Display ResolutionHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness485 nits4200 nits

Body

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Weight175 grams183 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 3Dragontrail Glass
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 3DT-Star2 Plus
PortmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C
IP rating-IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameHelio P70Dimensity 6400 Turbo
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G72 MP3Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Camera Resolution13 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthMonochrome
FeaturesChroma Boost, Hybrid HDR, NightscapeCinematic Mode, Dual View, EIS, Google Lens, HIGH-RES, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
StabilizationNo StabilizationHybrid Stabilization
VideoCinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIRealme UI
OS Updates(Years)1 year(s)3 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI BeautyAI Edit Genie, AI Eraser, AI Instant Clip, AI Photo Editing, AI Portrait, AI Portrait Glow, AI Unblur, NEXT AI

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 3

Front Camera Resolution13 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAI Beautification, AI Facial Unlock, Fixed Focus, HDR PhotosDual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse
Video1080p@30fpsDual Video, Time Lapse

Battery

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Capacity4230 mAh7000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed10 W60 W

Memory

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Storage32 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
RAM3 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR3XLPDDR4X

Network

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

Connectivity

Winner:Realme 16 5G

WLANWi-Fi 4 802.11 a/b/g/nWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth4.25.3
PositioningGLONASS, GPSBeidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS
NFC--
RadioFM Radio-

Features

Fingerprint ScannerRear MountedOptical (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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