Realme 16 5G vs Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 5G and Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Realme 16 5G which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 15999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2021 . The cost of Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G has larger screen size of 6.57 inches in comparison to Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Realme 16 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 405 PPI & Realme 16 5G has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 90.5%. Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 11 version.
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| Name | Realme 16 5G | Realme 8s 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 5G | 8s |
| 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 02, 2026 | September 09, 2021 |
| 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | 74.8 x 162.5 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 191 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.5 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 405 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 90.5% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| 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 | 180Hz Touch , Brightness: 480nits (Typical) and 600nits (Maximum), 1500:1 Screen Contrast, 96% NTSC (Typ) Color Saturation, COG Sealing Process, Sunlight Screen Support |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 1 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, QZSS, Galileo |
| 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 | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | |
| 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 | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP 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 | Super Nightscape, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 16 MP ƒ/2.1 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G |
| 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 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| 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 | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |