Realme 16 5G vs Xiaomi Redmi A3
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 5G has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi A3. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2372 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A3 which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Realme 16 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi A3
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.71 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 7299 |
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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 is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 14, 2024. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi A3 is Rs. 7299.
Display comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A3 has larger screen size of 6.71 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G's 6.57 inch screen. Realme 16 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 263 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 90%. Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A3 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi A3's lower 3 GB RAM. Realme 16 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi A3 (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Redmi A3's 8 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 Xiaomi Redmi A3's 5 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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 5G | Xiaomi Redmi A3 |
| General | ||
| Model | 16 5G | Redmi A3 |
| 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 | February 14, 2024 |
| 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 | Handset, Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm | 76.3 x 168.3 x 8.32 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 199 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black | Olive Green, Midnight Black, Lake Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.71 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 263 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| 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 | Brightness: 500 nits |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 3 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz/5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Performance | ||
| Camera Score | 45 (DxOMark) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, AGPS, Glonass, Beidou |
| 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 | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Extra Features | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² Airflow VC | SAR Limit: 1.6 W/kg, Head: 0.839 W/kg, Body: 0.773 W/kg, Speaker : Mono |
| 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 | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) AI Lens |
| 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 | HDR Mode, Photo Mode, Video Mode, Portrait Mode, Film Filters, Timelapse, Timed Burst, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Watermark, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole | 5 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Mediatek Helio G36 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76 up to 2.5GHz, 6X Arm Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A53@2.2 GHz & 4x Cortex-A53@1.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| 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, 10W Fast Charging |