Realme 16 Pro 5G has better RAM than iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2408 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 34999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 24, 2024. The cost of iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 34999.
iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.72 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro 5G has 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 ~ 86.4%.
Realme 16 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines iQOO Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB)'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 Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 Z9x (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Z9x | RMX5120 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | 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 | April 24, 2024 | Januray 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 | 76 x 165.7 x 7.99 mm | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Tornado Green, Storm Grey | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2408 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 | ~ 86.4% | ~ 93.57% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 1000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Low Blue Light Certification | 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 | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | 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(3300-3800MHz)/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 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, 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 A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, GNSS, QZSS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Fingerprint, 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 | Yes | 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 | Dual Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Bypass Charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50 MP, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Pro, Live photo, Documents | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video, 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, 1080p | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.05 (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 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen1 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Cortex-A710@2.4GHz & 3x Cortex-A710@2.36GHz& 4x Cortex-A510@1.8 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | |
| 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 | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Flash Charge | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Talk Time | 36 hours | |
| Video Playback Time | 21 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 71 hours | |