Realme 16 Pro 5G vs Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro 5G and Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 31999 | Rs. 14499 |
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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 is Rs. 31999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 14499.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Realme 16 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Lava's phone has only 328 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 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 Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 | Lava Play Max 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5120 | |
| 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 | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | December 09, 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 | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 77.4 x 166.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Deccan Black, Himalayan White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 328 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | 700nits |
| Features | 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 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| 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 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | 700,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP66/68/69/69K | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported, 1700mm² VC Cooling |
| 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 (Wide Angle) |
| 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 | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 50MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Google Lens, Dual View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 33W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |