Realme 9 5G vs Realme 16 Pro
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5", LCD, 90Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
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General
| Colors | Stargaze White, Meteor Black, Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 10, 2022 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 14, 2022 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Type | LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Weight | 188 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Asahi Glass AGC | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Loudspeaker | |||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Glass |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 810 | Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | HDR, Nightscape, Panoramic, Professional, Slow Motion, Super Macro | Dual View, Hi-Res Mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion |
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, AI Recorder, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HdR, Night, panorama, Panoramic, Portrait, Time Lapse | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | EIS, OIS |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
