Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Realme 16 5G

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Realme 16 5G

₹31,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 920MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Display6.4", AMOLED, 90Hz6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front)50MP+2MP/50MP (Front)
Battery4500mAh, 60W7000mAh, 60W
RAM6GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForMain CameraPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsSunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight BlackAir White, Air Black
LaunchFebruary 16, 2022April 02, 2026
AvailabilityFebruary 23, 2022April 06, 2026
Launch Price₹24,999₹31,999

Display

Winner:Realme 16 5G

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.4 inches6.57 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2372 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch411 ppi397 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness600 nits4200 nits

Body

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Weight182 grams183 grams
FrontGorilla Glass 5Dragontrail Glass
BackGlassPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass 5DT-Star2 Plus
PortUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
IP rating-IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerHi-Res Audio, Stereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 920Dimensity 6400 Turbo
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G68 MC4Mali-G57 MC2

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 9 Pro Plus

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideMonochrome
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesDual View, Expert, HDR, Long Exposure, Movie, Panoramic, Slow Motion, TimelapseCinematic Mode, Dual View, EIS, Google Lens, HIGH-RES, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse
StabilizationEISHybrid Stabilization
Videogyro-EISCinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIRealme UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)3 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Beauty, AI Night Mode, AI Portrait, AI Scene recognition, Noise CancellationAI Edit Genie, AI Eraser, AI Instant Clip, AI Photo Editing, AI Portrait, AI Portrait Glow, AI Unblur, NEXT AI

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP50 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAI Beauty Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Face recognition, Face unlock, Filters, HdR, Night mode, panorama, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time LapseDual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse
Video1080p@30fps, 720@30fps, gyro-EISDual Video, Time Lapse

Battery

Winner:Realme 16 5G

Capacity4500 mAh7000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Ion
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed60 W60 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Realme 9 Pro Plus

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.3
PositioningAGPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GPSBeidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupported-
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
SensorsGyroscope, Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor

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