Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023) vs Realme 16 Pro
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.4", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+8MP+12MP/32MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Graphite, Navy, Lavender | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 05, 2023 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | July 05, 2023 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 403 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Weight | 177 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Asahi Glass AGC | ||
| Back | Plastic | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | |||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Glass |
Processor
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Arm Mali-G615 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual View, Hi-Res Mode, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Time-Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle To Search | AI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | |||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | EIS, OIS |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung S21 FE 5G (2023)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | In-display | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Pay, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
