Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) vs Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) and Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 33999 |
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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. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is July 24, 2025. The cost of Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 33999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type. Both have same 453 PPI.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 50 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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| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Realme 15 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | RMX5131 | 15 Pro |
| 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 | 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 Pro 5G, 1 USB Type-C Cable, 1 Power Adapter , 1 Protect Case, 1 SIM Card Needle, 1 Quick Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | 76.15 x 162.26 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 187 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | Velvet Green, Silk Purple, and Flowing Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | Brightness: 1800nit（HBM）/ 6500nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 14 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 3.1 |
| 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/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 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, 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, Ambient light , Color temperature, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | Ai Edit Genie, Next AI (Ai Mobile, AI Party Mode, Triple Party AI Algorithms, AI Inspiration, AI Snap Mode, AI gmaing Coach, Ai Ultra Touch Control, AI Multi-Tasker, AI MagicGlow 2.0 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP68 & IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | GT Boost, 7000mm² AirFlow VC, Bypass Charging |
| 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) Lens: 6P, FOV: 84.4°, Aperture: f/1.8, Focal Length: 24mm 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Lens：6P, FOV：115.6°, Aperture：f/2.0 |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX896 OIS Camera | |
| 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 | Photo, Video, Portrait, AI Landscape, Night, Hi-Res, Pro, Pano, Street, Film, Slo-Mo, Time-Lapse, Long Exposure, Dual-Video, Underwater, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Starry Mode, Tilt-Shift, Googlen Lens |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Lens: 5P, FOV: 86.7°, Aperture: f/2.4 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | realme UI 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| 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 | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | TSMC 4nm |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Adreno GPU |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon 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, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 80W Ultra Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |