Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) vs iQOO Z7 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better RAM than iQOO Z7 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than iQOO Z7 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more internal memory than iQOO Z7 Pro 5G
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | iQOO Z7 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 64 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 56599 | Rs. 26999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) is Rs. 56599. The launch Date of the second phone is August 31st, 2023. The cost of iQOO Z7 Pro 5G is Rs. 26999.
Display comparison
iQOO Z7 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 400 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO Z7 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than iQOO Z7 Pro 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines iQOO Z7 Pro 5G's 64 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO Z7 Pro 5G'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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| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | iQOO Z7 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | RMX5131 | Z7 Pro 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2026 | August 31st, 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 | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | 74.8 x 164.1 x 7.36 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 175 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | Graphite Matte, Blue Lagoon |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.3% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | |
| Display Dimming | 4608Hz Dimming | |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3, Natural mode 95% DCI-P3, Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3, Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Brightness: 1300 nit, Supports Sunlight Screen, 1200Hz Instant Touch Rate, 8000000:1 Contrast Ratio | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.3, 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, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, BEIDOU, GLONASS, QZSS, GALILEO |
| 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, Ambient light sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | No | |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | Vapor Chamber Cooling |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video | Sports, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 64MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,live photo, Document, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Funtouch OS 13 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | Mediatek Dimensity 7200 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | 2.8GHz×2+2.0GHz×6 |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Mali G610 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 4600 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 66W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |