Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2772 x 1272. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 30999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 24, 2025. The cost of Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 30999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 453 PPI & Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 450 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 93.57%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 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 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 15 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5120 | 15 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | 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 | Januray 06, 2026 | July 24, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide | 1 realme 15 5G, 1 USB Type-C Cable, 1 Power Adapter , 1 Protect Case, 1 SIM Card Needle, 1 Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 76.16 x 162.27 x 7.66 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 187 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Silk Pink, Velvet Green, Flowing Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 6500nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 14 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 | 5G 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | 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, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Dual-mic Noise Cancellation, 7000mm² AirFlow VC |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX882 sensor, Support OIS, Pixels: 50MP, Lens: 5P, FOV: 79°, Aperture: f/1.8, Equivalent Focal Length: 26mm 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Pixels: 50MP, Lens: 5P, FOV: 87°, Aperture: f/2.4 Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | realme UI 6 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | mediatek Dimensity 7300 Plus |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |