Realme 9i vs Realme 16 5G
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.57", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 7000mAh, 60W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Pocket friendly | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Prism Blue, Prism Black | Air White, Air Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 18, 2022 | April 02, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 24, 2022 | April 06, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.57 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2372 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 401 ppi | 397 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4200 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Weight | 190 grams | 183 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Pro Glass | DT-Star2 Plus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Dimensity 6400 Turbo | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Monochrome | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Expert, HDR, LED flash, Macro, Panoramic, Slow Motion, Timelapse | Cinematic Mode, Dual View, EIS, Google Lens, HIGH-RES, Night mode, OIS, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dual Video, EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera | AI 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 Resolution | 16 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Night mode, panorama, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | Dual--view Video, Night mode, panorama, Portrait, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps | Dual Video, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 60 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Realme 16 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
