Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1272 than Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42490 | Rs. 21999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 42490. The launch Date of the second phone is February 18, 2025. The cost of Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.57 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 397 PPI & Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s ~ 93.8%. Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 5G (12GB 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 Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme P3 Pro 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 16 5G | RMX5032 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (Head) 1.19 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | February 18, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | 1 realme P3 Pro 5G, 1 USB Type-C Cable, 1 80W Adapter, 1 Protect Case, 1 SIM Card Needle, 1 Screen Protect Film, 1 Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | 77.34 x 163.51 x 7.99 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | Nebula Glow, Galaxy Purple, Saturn Brown |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1272 x 2800 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 93.8% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Typical Brightness of 600nits，Global Maximum of 1200nits，Local Peak Brightness of 1500nits, Color Gamut: 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut,Contrast: 5000000:1 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 14 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | 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 | 5G NR: NSA:n1/n3/n40/n41/n78, 5G SA: 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 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN Display |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68&IP69&IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | 3D VC Cooling System, Rainwater Touch, Dolby Atmos, Bypass Charging, Next AI (Ai Mobile), Glow in the Dark Design, AI Snap Mode, LPDDR4X RAM, 2 Years of OS Updates and 3 Years of Security Updates, Underwater Mode, Dual Stereo Speakers, Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, Antutu Score: 100K+, AI Erase 2.0, Ai Best Face, Al Smart Loop 2.0, Al Recording Summary, Circle to Search |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor: 1/1.56”, Resolution 6144x8192, Equivalent Focal Length: 24mm, FOV: 84°, Lens: 6P, Support OIS 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Equivalent Focal Length：21mm, FOV：89°, Lens:3P |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | Sony IMX896 |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | Night, Video, Photo, Portrait, PRO, Panorama, HI-RES, Cinematic, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Underwater |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30/60 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX480, FOV: 85°, Lens: 4P Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa 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 | 1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Adreno 710 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | FLAC, WMA, IMY, AAC, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, AMR, WAV, APE |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | AVI, 3GP, ASF, FLV, MKV, MOV, MP4, WMV |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |