OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.72 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 33999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is May 07, 2026. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has LCD Screen type where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 392 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than OnePlus's phone ~ 91.4%. OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 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 OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 16 5G | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | May 07, 2026 | April 02, 2026 |
| In The Box | OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite, SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, SIM Tray Ejector | 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 | 76 x 166 x 8.5 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Vivid Mint, Hyper Black | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 392 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 91.4% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 800 nits (Typical), HBM: 1000 nits (Typical) | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | Sunlight Display, Eye Comfort, Screen Refresh Rate Switching, Screen Color Mode, Auto/manual Brightness Adjustment, Full Brightness DC Dimming, Screen Color Temperature Adjustment, Dark Mode / Sleep Mode, Aqua Touch | 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 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 1x1 SISO Supports Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G Supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, Supports SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | 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 Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,015,787 (Total) (v11) 354,867 (CPU) 145,384 (GPU) 218,952 (Memory) 296,584 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 98,294 Sequential Read: 2051.4 MB/s; Sequential Write: 1883.2 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,937 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,044 (Single Core) 2,886 (OpenCL) 3,006 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,016 (Wild Life Extreme) (6.09 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BDS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity 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 |
| Cooling System | 5300 mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Gaming Features | Up to 144 FPS Support for Endless Runner Games and 90 FPS Gameplay for Top-rated Shooters | |
| AI Features | Google Gemini, AI SmartLink, AI Portrait Glow, AI Eraser , AI Perfect Shot, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Reframe, AI Detail Boost | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP64 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass charging | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor: Omnivision OV50D40 Megapixels: 50 Dual-axis electronic image stabilization: Yes Aperture: ƒ/1.8 PDAF: Yes Autofocus: Yes 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 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 | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, 4K video at 30 FPS, 1080P video at 60/30 FPS, 720P video at 60/30 FPS, EIS video: 4K video at 30 FPS, 1080P video at 60/30 FPS, 720P video at 60/30 FPS, Slo-mo video at 1080P at 120 FPS, 720p at 120/240 FPS, Time-lapse at 1080P video at 30 FPS, Digital zoom: Up to 10x, Dual-view video capturing support, Cinematic video capturing support, Video Editor | 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 @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 16 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Apex | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, BMP, PNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, WBMP, ICO Output: JPEG, HEIF | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Playback: MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Playback: MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1 Recording: MP4 | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers With 300% Ultra Volume Mode, OReality Audio | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Talk Time | 450 min | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 81 hours | |