Apple iPhone Air vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone Air and Realme 16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone Air has better resolution of 2736 x 1260 than Realme 16 5G which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Apple iPhone Air has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | Apple iPhone Air | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 101190 | Rs. 31999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone Air is Rs. 101190. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 31999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air has screen size of 6.5 inches which falls short to Realme 16 5G's 6.57 inch screen. Apple iPhone Air has OLED Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Apple's phone ~ 89.9%. Apple iPhone Air has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Apple iPhone Air has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone Air's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 5G 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 Air's 18 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone Air has version 26 iOS Operating System where as Realme 16 5G has version 16 Android Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone Air | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 17 AIr | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | September 09, 2025 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.7 x 156.2 x 5.6 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 165 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR Display (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 1260 x 2736 pixels | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 1,000 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,600 Nits Peak Brightness (Hdr); 3,000 Nits Peak Brightness (Outdoor); 1 Nit Minimum Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, 16.63 Cm (6.5″) (Diagonal) All‑screen Oled Display, 2736x1260‑pixel Resolution At 460 Ppi, Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Promotion Technology With Adaptive Refresh Rates Up To 120hz, Hdr Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 141 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi‑Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face Id, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Apple C1X Cellular Modem, Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | IMX904 | 50MP Sony IMX852 |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion Main), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5, Next-generation Portraits With Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red‑eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: Heif and Jpeg | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, Food, Vibe, AI Landscape, LumaColor IMAGE, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, EIS/OIS video: 30 fps(Cinematic mode), Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom, 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports TIME-LAPSE video shooting, 1080P UNDERWATER: 30fps |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 18 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) IMX914 Retina Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v26 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 3nm | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3149 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 20W | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |