Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 33999 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 450 PPI & Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 93.57%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 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 run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | 16 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 4 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | April 02, 2026 |
| 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 | 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 | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 75.1 x 158.3 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 183 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Air White, Air Black |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (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 | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | DT Star D+ |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | 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 | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3 Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 | 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 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, SBC,AAC,Aptx,Aptx-HD,LDAC,LHDC(*LHDC only support OPPO Enco X series,oneplus Buds Pro series) |
| 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 | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | 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, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | AI Popout, AI Portrait Glow, AI Edit Genie, AI Instant Clip, NEXT AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Mirror Selfie, Bypass Charging, 6050mm² 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) FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88°; 3P+IR lens |
| Camera Sensor | 50MP Sony IMX852 | |
| 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, 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 |
| 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 ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86°; 5P lens Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 720p @ 60 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| CPU | 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 | |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | |
| 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 | |
| Audio Features | 300% Louder, Immersive Sound | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |