Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) vs Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better RAM than Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4035 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 51479 | Rs. 12990 |
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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+256GB) is Rs. 51479. The launch Date of the second phone is August 20, 2019 . The cost of Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 12990.
Display comparison
Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has display density of 453 PPI & Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 409 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 Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad 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 Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB)'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 9.0 (Pie) version.
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| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) | Realme 5 Pro (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | RMX5131 | 5 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 | August 20, 2019 |
| 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 | 74.2 x 157 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 184 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 409 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.6% | |
| 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 | Night mode, Corning Gorilla Glass 3+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| 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 | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| 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 | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro (IP66/68/69/69K) | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | UFS 2.1 |
| 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 | 48 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.25 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| OIS | 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 | AI HDR, AI Beauty, AI Scene Recognition, Chrome Boost, Filter Mode, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30/60 fps HD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 Screen Flash Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Adreno 616 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 4035 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 20W VOOC 3.0 |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |