Realme 8i vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance and Gaming | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Space Black, Space Purple | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2021 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 14, 2021 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹13,999 | ₹12,499 | ||
| Colors | Space Black, Space Purple | Blush Pink, Mint Green, Thunder Black | ||
| Launch | September 09, 2021 | February 27, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 14, 2021 | March 05, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹13,999 | ₹12,499 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 401 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 800 nits | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 401 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Weight | 194 grams | 191 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 194 grams | 191 grams | ||
| Front | - | - | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Helio G96 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Helio G96 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | |||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time Lapse | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time Lapse | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps | 1080@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | |||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
