Realme 16 has better RAM than Realme Narzo 90. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Realme Narzo 90 which has resolution of 2372 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 | Realme Narzo 90 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8 in | 6.57 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 27990 | Rs. 16999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Realme 16 is Rs. 27990. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90 is Rs. 16999.
Realme 16 has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Realme Narzo 90's 6.57 inch screen. Realme 16 has Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90 has AMOLED Screen type. Realme 16 has display density of 453 PPI & Realme Narzo 90 has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Realme Narzo 90's ~ 93%. Realme 16 has 20.06:9 aspect ratio where as Realme Narzo 90 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Realme 16's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme Narzo 90's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | Realme 16 | Realme Narzo 90 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 16 5G | Narzo 90 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | July 24, 2026 (Expected) | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Quick Guide x 1, Protective Case x 1 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 158.36 x 7.79 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Carbon Black, Victory Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.57 inches, 1080 x 2372 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.06:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 453 PPI | ~ 397 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 94% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | DT Star D+ | |
| Brightness | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness | Normal brightness: 1000 nits(Typical), HBM: 1400 nits(Typical |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3. Eye Care, 2160Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WiFi 2.4G, WiFi 5G, WiFi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b/g/a/n, WLAN 2.4G, WLAN 5G, WLAN 5.1G, WLAN 5.8G, WLAN Display, WLAN tethering, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 2.4GHz 40M,Wi-Fi 5GHz 20M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 40M, Wi-Fi 5GHz 80M, | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS(L1), GLONASS(G1), BDS(B1I), Galileo(E1), QZSS(L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker | Ai Edit |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66+IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 75.5°; 5P lens; AF Supported 2 MP ƒ/2.4 FOV 88.8°; 3P lens |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Underwater, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) FOV 86.7°; 5P lens Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD | 1080p, 720p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | mediatek Dimensity 7400 Plus | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali G57 MC2 @1.07GHz | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Dart Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |