Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Realme 15 Pro Plus
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) and Realme 15 Pro Plus comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Realme 15 Pro Plus which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Realme 15 Pro Plus
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Realme 15 Pro Plus |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5700 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 51999 | Rs. 37990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 51999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be March 27, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 15 Pro Plus is Rs. 37990.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Realme 15 Pro Plus's 6.7 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 453 PPI & Realme 15 Pro Plus has only 392 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Realme 15 Pro Plus (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 15 Pro Plus's 50 MP Quad 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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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Realme 15 Pro Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5131 | 15 Pro Plus |
| 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 | March 27, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 380 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 392 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | |
| 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 | |
| Features | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | Pro-XDR Display, 6000nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz PWM High Frequency Dimming, Brightness adjustment: 20000 levels, Contrast: 5000000:1, 2000Hz instantaneous Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| 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/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 | Yes with 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 | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 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 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.65 Periscope 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP |
| 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 | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) FOV：90° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | |
| 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, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, F4V, M4V, 3GPP, WEBM, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 5700 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 120W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |