Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) vs Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) and Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) which has resolution of 1570 x 720. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) has more internal memory than Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB)
| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 41999 | Rs. 15499 |
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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 (8GB+256GB) is Rs. 41999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) is Rs. 15499.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has LCD Screen type. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) has display density of 453 PPI & Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) has only 254 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+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 Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (8GB+256GB) | Realme Narzo 90x (8GB+128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | RMX5131 | Narzo 90x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 06, 2026 | December 16, 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 | realme NARZO 90x 5G x1, Charger x1, USB data cable x1, SIM Ejector Tool x1, Protective Case x1, Quick Guide x1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | 77.93 x 166.07 x 8.28 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 212 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | Flash Blue, Nitro Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | 975 nits(typ)/1200 nits(HBM) |
| Features | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 10 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| 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 | 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| 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, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69 Pro | IP65 |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 Camera | |
| 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 | HDR, panorama |
| 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 | 8 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, 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 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | 6nm |
| 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 | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | OReality Audio | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 60W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |