Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 720 x 1570. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.81 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 28999 | Rs. 36999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is August 12, 2026. The cost of Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 28999. The launch Date of the second phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 36999.
Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.78 inches which falls short to Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.81 inch screen. Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) has LCD Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 450 PPI & Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.57% than Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 90.4%.
Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 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 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Realme 16x 5G (6GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5270, 16x 5G | RMX5120 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | No | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | 3 years |
| Security Updates | 3 years | 4 years |
| Release Date | August 12, 2026 | Januray 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone x 1, Charger x 1, USB Data Cable x 1, SIM Ejector Tool x 1, Protective Case x 1, Quick Guide x 1 | 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 | 78.2 x 166.47 x 8.88 mm | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 192 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Glory White, Endurance Brown | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (16.7 m) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.81 inches, 1570 x 720 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 254 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.4% | ~ 93.57% |
| Glass Type | Panda-1681 | AGC DT star D+ |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 975 nits(Typical) HBM: 1200 nits(Typical) | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) |
| Color Gamut | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3 Natural mode: 100% sRGB | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Contrast Ratio: Typical 1500: 1; minimum 1200: 1 | Cinematic Brilliance HDR 10+, Instantaneous Touch Response 3000Hz |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G 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 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 627,000 (Total) (v11) | 971,000 (Total) (v10) |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Cooling System | 5300mm²+ AirFlow VC System | |
| AI Features | Al Edit Genie, Ai Ultra Clarity, Ai Eraser 2.0, Google Gemini | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65 | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50MP; f/1.8; FOV 75°; 5P lens; AF Supported | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS, 200MP LumaColor Cam 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens |
| Camera Sensor | Samsung HP5 | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Street, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Googlen Lens, PRO, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT, 1080P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above), 30 fps, 720P video: 60 fps(supported on 6GB and above),30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Cinematic video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: Up to 10X digital zoom | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE, 4K video: 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 120 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Support Pro video shooting, Support multi-view video shooting, Support HDR video shooting, Support video zoom shooting |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) F/2.0; FOV 80°; 4P lens Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI 7 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Mono | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | 400% Ultra Volume | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 6.5W | Yes |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Video Playback Time | 20 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 156 hours | |