Apple iPhone 16 8/128 GB vs Realme 16 8/128 GB
90/100
Apple iPhone 16 8/128 GB
₹76,999
80/100
Realme 16 8/128 GB
₹41,999
Display
Screen Size
6.1
inches
6.57
inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1179x2556 px (FHD+)
1080x2372 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
60
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
2000
nits
4200
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Hexa Core (4.04 GHz, Dual core + 2.42 GHz, Quad core)
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
AnTuTu Score
1764170
611679
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
NVMe
UFS 2.2
Operating System
iOS v18
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.6, 1/1.56", 1μm, up to 10x Digital Zoom, 26 mm, Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Retina Flash
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, upto 10x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
12 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 0.7μm, 13 mm
2 MP, Mono, f/2.4
Tertiary Camera
—
—
Front Camera
12 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 1/3.6", 23 mm
MP
2 MP, f/2.4
MP
Rear Video Recording
4K @60fps Full HD @240 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60/120 fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Macro Mode, Expand Slow Motion Video, HDR, Night, Time-Lapse, Macro Video, Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Stereo recording
10 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Cinema Mode, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion
Memory
Internal Storage
128
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
3561
mAh
7000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
20
W
60
W
Wireless Charging
yes
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.3
Design
Weight
170
g
183
g
Build Material
Color-infused Glass
-
Plastic
-
Colors
—
Air White
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type C
NFC
yes
no
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2024-09-13
2026-04-02
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
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OS Updates
5 Years
3 Year
Security Updates
5 Years
4 Year
Model Name
iPhone 16
realme 16
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Crisp main camera with a zoom that earns its keep
- Smooth and snappy — handles everything without hesitation
- Bright display that holds up in direct sunlight
- Light enough to forget you're holding it at just 170g
- IP68 water resistance you can actually rely on
- Years of software updates still ahead
! Consider before buying…
- 60Hz display feels behind at this price
- Battery won't satisfy heavy users
- 128GB is your ceiling — no expandable storage
- No charger in the box
- Price stings if you're budget-conscious
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Charges quickly when you're in a rush
- Feels light for a big-battery phone
! Consider before buying…
- Plastic body doesn't feel premium
- No NFC if tap-to-pay matters to you
Compare Prices
₹76,999
₹41,999