realme 16x 5G vs realme 5i: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
August 12, 2026 (Official)
January 15, 2020 (Official)
Operating System(OS)
Android v16
Android v9.0 (Pie)
Security Updates
3 Year
-
Custom UI
Realme UI
ColorOS
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.0
Near Field Communication
No
-
Autofocus
Yes
Yes, Phase Detection Autofocus
Flash
Yes, Screen flash
Yes, LED Flash
Shooting Modes
Cinema Mode
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features
Digital Zoom
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording Features
Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps
4k @30 fps
Full HD @30 fps
Camera
50 MP
12 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Image Resolution
-
4000 x 3000 Pixels
Settings
-
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Screen Size
6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
6.5 inches (16.51 cm)
Resolution
720x1570 px (HD+)
720x1600 px (HD+)
HBM Brightness
1200 nits
-
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
60 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
120 Hz
-
Pixel Density
254 ppi
270 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
87.04 %
82.73 %
Screen Protection
Yes
Corning Gorilla
Bezel-less Display
Yes with punch-hole display
Yes with waterdrop notch
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand)
90.4 %
89 %
Weight
224 grams
195 grams
Build Material
Back: Polycarbonate
Back: Plastic
Water Resistance
-
Yes, Splash proof
SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
Yes with Glonass
Yes with A-GPS
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G Not Supported, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
4G bands Expand
Capacity
7000 mAh
5000 mAh
Quick Charging
Yes, 45W Super VOOC Charging
-
Reverse Charging
Yes, 6.5W Reverse Charging
Yes
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
1h 21m
2h 44m 7s
Battery Life (PC Mark)
-
16h 24m
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
64 GB / 128 GB
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
eMMC
Expandable Storage
Yes
Yes, Up to 256 GB
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position
Side
Rear
Fingerprint Sensor Type
Capacitive
-
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MT6835
Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
RAM & Storage
4 GB RAM + 128 GB
6 GB RAM + 128 GB
6 GB RAM + 256 GB
4 GB RAM + 64 GB
4 GB RAM + 128 GB
Display
6.8", 720 x 1570 Resolution
6.5", 720 x 1600 Resolution
