realme 16 5G
realme 16 5G is a 6.57-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 7,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in April 2026.
In short
realme 16 5G is a phone from realme, released April 2026. From ₹36,999 in India. Its Comparezi Score is 43.9 out of 100, ranked #121 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.57", processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, RAM 8 GB. Among phones here it fits best for light and compact.
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- Display size
- 6.57"
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh
Variants
Where to buy
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8 GB RAM + 128 GB
₹36,999
MRP ₹41,999
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8 GB RAM + 256 GB
₹39,999
MRP ₹44,999
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12 GB RAM + 256 GB
₹42,999
MRP ₹49,999
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Prices checked 1 month ago.
Comparezi Score
How the 43.9 was computed
| Factor | This product | Position in category | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
51%
|
11.3 | |
| RAM | 8 GB |
43%
|
7.1 | |
| 5G | Yes | has it | 5.6 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
57%
|
5.1 | |
| Weight | 183 g |
74%
|
4.1 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
22%
|
3.6 | |
| Charging speed | 60 W |
45%
|
3.5 | |
| Storage | 128 GB |
20%
|
2.2 | |
| Display size | 6.57" |
24%
|
1.3 |
Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.
Pros
- IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance
- Light at 183 g
Cons
- No published update policy
Who should buy it
- Best for Light and compact · What matters most? (pick any) #36 of 368 phones for this
Full specifications
Display
| Display size | 6.57" |
|---|---|
| Display type | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2372 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits |
Performance
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
|---|---|
| Chipset process | 6 nm |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Memory options | 8 GB + |
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 50 MP |
Battery
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging speed | 60 W |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Software | realme UI 7.0 |
Build
| Weight | 183 g |
|---|---|
| 5G | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP68 + |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), no eSIM |
| Colours | Air White, Air Black |
About the 16 5G
realme 16 5G is a 6.57-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chip, a 50 MP main camera and a 7,000 mAh battery. It launched in India in April 2026. It is one of 43 realme phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.
realme 16 5G at a glance
Display: 6.57-inch AMOLED, 120 Hz
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Memory: 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 256 GB
Cameras: a 50 MP main rear camera and a 50 MP front camera
Battery: 7,000 mAh, 60 W wired charging
Software (as listed): realme UI 7.0
Water and dust: IP68 + IP69
Weight: 183 g
Display
The realme 16 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2372 x 1080. It refreshes at up to 120 Hz. realme quotes a peak brightness of 4,200 nits. Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.
Performance and memory
It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, built on a 6 nm process. Memory options: 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 256 GB.
Cameras
The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. The front camera is 50 MP.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 7,000 mAh, larger than 74 % of the 359 phones Comparezi has this figure for. Wired charging is rated at up to 60 W, faster than 65 % of the 338 phones Comparezi has this figure for.
Software and updates
realme lists its software as realme UI 7.0. realme does not publish an OS or security update policy for this model.
Design and durability
It weighs 183 g, lighter than 88 % of the 343 phones Comparezi has this figure for. It is rated IP68 + IP69: dust-tight and protected against continuous immersion and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. It supports 5G. SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM), no eSIM. Colours: Air White, Air Black.
Who should buy the realme 16 5G
On its published specifications, the realme 16 5G suits buyers who prioritise long battery life and a light phone (183 g).
Strengths
IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance
Light at 183 g
Trade-offs
No published update policy
How the realme 16 5G compares
The phones closest to it on specifications, from other brands:
OPPO F33 5G: wired charging 60 W on the realme 16 5G vs 80 W on the OPPO F33 5G. realme 16 5G vs OPPO F33 5G: full comparison
OPPO F33 Pro 5G: wired charging 60 W on the realme 16 5G vs 80 W on the OPPO F33 Pro 5G; weight 183 g on the realme 16 5G vs 194 g on the OPPO F33 Pro 5G. realme 16 5G vs OPPO F33 Pro 5G: full comparison
Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: battery 7,000 mAh on the realme 16 5G vs 5,500 mAh on the Motorola Edge 60 Fusion. realme 16 5G vs Motorola Edge 60 Fusion: full comparison
OnePlus Nord CE5: wired charging 60 W on the realme 16 5G vs 80 W on the OnePlus Nord CE5; weight 183 g on the realme 16 5G vs 199 g on the OnePlus Nord CE5. realme 16 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE5: full comparison
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Specifications from realme's official product page (www.realme.com), checked 12 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.
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