Realme 16
₱22,100
Realme 16 vs realme 16 Series 5G
The Realme 16 wins with better value for money at ₱22,100. It matches the Realme 16 Series 5G on memory, storage, battery, display, and camera specs, while costing less. The Realme 16 Series 5G leads in main camera resolution and refresh rate.
- Realme 16 — 1 wins
- realme 16 Series 5G — 1 wins
- 4 ties
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| Spec | Realme 16 | realme 16 Series 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57" AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, PWM, HDR, 4500 nits (peak), 1080 x 2392 pixels (~399 ppi density), AGC DT-Star D+ protection | realme 16 5G: 6.57-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz; realme 16 Pro 5G: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1272×2772, 144Hz; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: 6.8-inch AMOLED, 1280×2800, 144Hz |
| Processor | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | realme 16 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; realme 16 Pro 5G: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | realme 16 5G: Mali-G615; realme 16 Pro 5G: Mali-G615 MC2; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Adreno 722 |
| RAM | 8GB RAM, 12GB RAM | realme 16 5G: 8GB; realme 16 Pro 5G: 8GB / 12GB; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | realme 16 5G: 256GB; realme 16 Pro 5G: 256GB / 512GB; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: 256GB / 512GB |
| Main Camera | Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", PDAF Auxiliary lens | Selfie: 50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide) | realme 16 5G: Rear: 50MP wide, PDAF; Front: 50MP f/2.4; realme 16 Pro 5G: Rear: 200MP f/1.9 wide, PDAF, OIS + 8MP ultra-wide (112°); Front: 50MP f/2.4; realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Rear: 200MP f/1.9 wide, PDAF, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto (3.5x optical zoom, OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide (116°); Front: 50MP f/2.4 |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh | 7000mAh; realme 16 5G: 60W fast charging; realme 16 Pro 5G and Pro+: 80W fast charging |
| Operating System | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16, realme UI (realme 16 Pro+ 5G: realme UI 7.0) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band, Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, NFC (market/region dependent), USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Dimensions | 8.1mm thickness | — |
| Weight | 183g | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | — |
| Features | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 2m for 30 min) | Dust and water resistance, cooling system, AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI Instant Clip, AI Portrait Glow |
| Price | ₱22,100 | ₱25,999 |
Which should you buy?
Budget-conscious users should choose the Realme 16 for its competitive price and balanced specs. Power users seeking higher resolution and faster display performance should consider the Realme 16 Series 5G.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Realme 16 worth it over the Realme 16 Series 5G?
The Realme 16 is more cost-effective at ₱22,100, while the Realme 16 Series 5G offers superior main camera resolution and higher display refresh rate.
Which has the better camera?
The Realme 16 Series 5G has a superior main camera with 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) and an auxiliary lens compared to the Realme 16's 50MP wide rear camera.
Which has the longer battery life?
Both devices have identical 7000 mAh batteries, but the Realme 16 Series 5G supports 80W fast charging while the Realme 16 supports 60W.
Which is better value for money?
The Realme 16 offers better value at ₱22,100, while the Realme 16 Series 5G costs ₱25,999 but includes higher resolution and faster display specs.
Does the Realme 16 have the same storage capacity as the Realme 16 Series 5G?
Yes, both devices have 256GB storage.
Does the Realme 16 Series 5G have the same display size as the Realme 16?
Yes, both devices have a 6.57-inch display.