Both Realme 16 5G and Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2372 x 1080 than Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 33990 | Rs. 29999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 33990. The launch Date of the second phone is May 22, 2026. The cost of Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 29999.
Realme 16 5G has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Realme 16 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Realme 16 5G has display density of 397 PPI & Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 90.4%.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Realme 16 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. 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 Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Realme 16T 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| 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 |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | April 02, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | 78.23 x 166.4 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 224 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | Aurora Green , Starlight Red, Starlight Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Panda-1681 |
| Brightness | 1000 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) 4200nit Peak Brightness | 1200 Nits HBM Brightness, 975 nits Typical Brightness |
| Display Dimming | DC Dimming | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Touch Sampling Rate: Maximum 180Hz, Default 120Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| 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 | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| 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, E-compass, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Cooling System | 5300mm² AirFlow VC | |
| Gaming Features | 60 fps Stable Gaming | |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | Al lnstant Clip, Ai Popout, Ai portrait, Ai Style Me, Ai Light Me, Ai Boost, NEXT AI Image, AI Portrait Glow |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | LumaColor IMAGE, Selfie Mirror, MIL-STD-810H |
| 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) Sony IMX852 1/2.93-inch, f/1.8, 28mm, PDAF, FOV 76°; 5p lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Monochrome) FOV 89°; 3P lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | Sony IMX852 |
| 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 | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, AI LANDSCAPE, VIBE, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60fps,30 fps 720P video: 60fps,30 fps(with Retouch on) 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps Supports Cinematic video shooting Supports Dual-view video shooting Supports video zoom shooting: up to 10× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 16 MP Sony IMX480 1/3.09-inch, f/2.4, 23mm, fixed focus, 1080p 30 FPS, FOV 85°; 4p lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | Mono |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | 400% Ultra Volume |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |