Realme 16 Pro 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 16 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro 5G
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 36999 | Rs. 23749 |
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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. 36999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 05, 2023. The cost of OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23749.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus's phone has only 394 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than OnePlus's phone ~ 93.4%.
Memory comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple 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 OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G | OnePlus Nord CE 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | Nord CE 3 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 | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | July 05, 2023 |
| 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 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 75.5 x 162.7 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Aqua Surge, Gray Shimmer |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 394 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 93.4% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | Support sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A(703~733MHz)/n40/n41/n78. NSA: n1/n3/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 | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5(802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | with GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, 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 | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise Cancellation Support, X-axis linear motor, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
| 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/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX890 | |
| OIS | Yes | 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 | Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video, HDR, Nightscape, Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Retouching, Filters, Google Lens, Extra HD, Pro Mode, 0.6x - 20x Zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | OxygenOS 13.1 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.7 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1 × Cortex-A78 2.7GHz & 3 × Cortex-A78 2.4GHz & 4 × Cortex-A55 1.8GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | 3GPP, ALAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, G711-ALAW, G711-MLAW, GSM, MP3, OPUS, RAW, VORBIS, PCM, WMA, AAC |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | 3GPP, AV1, H263, H264, H265, MP4V, MPEG2, WMV, VP8, VP9 |
| 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, 80W SUPERVOOC Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |