iPhone 17 8/256 GB vs Realme 16 8/128 GB
89
iPhone 17 8/256 GB
₹82,900
80
Realme 16 8/128 GB
₹36,499
Display
Screen Size
6.3
inches
6.57
inches
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Flexible AMOLED
Resolution
1206x2622 px (FHD+)
1080x2372 px (FHD+)
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
3000
nits
4200
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
Apple A19
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
AnTuTu Score
2250422
611679
RAM
8
GB
8
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
NVMe
UFS 2.2
Operating System
iOS v26
Android v16
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.6, 1/1.56", 1µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom, 26 mm
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, upto 10x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS
Secondary Camera
48 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/2.55", 0.7µm, 13 mm
2 MP, Mono, f/2.4
Tertiary Camera
—
—
Front Camera
18 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.9, 20 mm
MP
2 MP, f/2.4
MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @24/30/60 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30 fps
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60/120 fps
Front Video Recording
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—
Camera Features
Autofocus, OIS, Flash: Yes, Retina Flash, Image Resolution: 8000 x 6000 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Burst mode, Macro Mode, 10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Video Recording Features: Expand Optical Image stabilization, Dual Video Recording, 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
256
GB
128
GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
3692
mAh
7000
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
40
W
60
W
Wireless Charging
yes
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Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
Yes, v6.0
Yes, v5.3
Design
Weight
177
g
183
g
Build Material
Aluminium, Color-infused Glass
-
Plastic
-
Colors
White
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
2025-09-19
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)
—
OS Updates
—
3 Year
Security Updates
—
4 Year
Model Name
Apple iPhone 17
realme 16
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 120Hz ProMotion display — scrolling feels genuinely smooth
- 48MP main and ultrawide cameras nail crisp, detailed shots
- All-day battery with fast top-ups when you need them
- Ceramic Shield and premium build take drops and scratches better
- Performance handles heavy use and gaming without breaking a sweat
- A strong jump up from older iPhone models
! Consider before buying…
- 256GB variant carries a steep price tag
- No expandable storage — what you buy is what you get
- Battery backup is average unless you dial back settings
- No headphone jack — wireless or USB-C buds only
- Charging speed is decent but trails the competition
✓ 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
₹82,900
₹36,499