Both iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 16 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro 5G
| Name | iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27999 | Rs. 35999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 27999. The launch Date of the second phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 35999.
iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.77 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 393 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than iQOO's phone ~ 87.7%.
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 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 iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | iQOO Z9s (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2403, Z9s | RMX5120 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2024 | Januray 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | Documentation, Type-A to Type C Cable, USB Power Adapter, Eject Tool, Phone Case, Protective Film (applied) | 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 | 75 x 163.72 x 7.49 mm | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Titanium Matte, Onyx Green | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.7% | ~ 93.57% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1800nits Brightness, 2160 Hz PWM Dimming, 100% P3 Color Gamut, 8000000:1 Contrast Ratio | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n77/n78 | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, wifi direct | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope Sensor | 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 |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Gaming Mode , Dual Stereo Speakers, LPDDR4X RAM, Wet Touch Technology | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX882 (50MP) | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Ultra HD Document, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Supermoon, Pro, Live photo | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 14 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5500 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |