Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 Plus has better resolution of 2796 x 1290 than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) which has resolution of 2800 x 1280. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15 Plus
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 59994 | Rs. 48999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Plus is Rs. 59994. The launch Date of the second phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) is Rs. 48999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 Plus has Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 453 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's lower 6 GB RAM. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus has version v17 iOS Operating System where as Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has version 16 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 15 Plus | RMX5131 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | January 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 198 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,368,027 (Total) (v10) 352,658 (CPU) 442,034 (GPU) 250,089 (Memory) 323,246 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 Pro |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno 722 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |