Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB vs Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB

83/100
Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB AI Score rated with strong performance Specs and Price Comparison

Realme 16 Pro 12/256 GB

₹49,999

73/100
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB 90Hz refresh rate boosts budget visuals

Samsung Galaxy M16 5G 4/128 GB

₹21,999

Display
93
85
Screen Size
6.78 inches
6.7 inches
Display Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1272x2772 px (FHD+)
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
90 Hz
Brightness
1400 nits
800 nits
Performance
73
66
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max MT6878
MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu Score
983589
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RAM
12 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
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Storage Type
UFS 3.1
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Operating System
Android v16
Android v15
Camera
86
72
Main Camera
200 MP, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), f/1.8, 1/1.56", Samsung S5KHP5, 0.5µm, up to 30x Digital Zoom, 23 mm, OIS
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, upto 10x Digital Zoom
Secondary Camera
8 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/4.0", OmniVision OV08D10, 1.12µm, 16 mm
5 MP, Ultra-Wide Angle, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Tertiary Camera
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2 MP, Macro, f/2.4
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.4, 1/2.88", OmniVision OV50D, 0.61µm MP
13 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm MP
Rear Video Recording
4k @30 fps Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60 fps
Full HD @30fps
Front Video Recording
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Camera Features
30 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus: No, OIS: Yes, Flash: No, Video HDR, Video Pro Mode
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Memory
Internal Storage
256 GB
128 GB
Expandable Storage
no
yes
Battery
89
78
Battery Capacity
7000 mAh
5000 mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
80 W
25 W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.4
v5.3
Design
0
74
Weight
192 g
191 g
Build Material
Plastic, Vegan Leather -
Plastic -
Colors
Pebble Grey
Blush Pink
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
no
yes
Headphone Jack
no
no
SIM Type
Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-01-06
2025-03-05
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
yes
Not Water Resistant
OS Updates
3 Year
6 Years
Security Updates
4 Year
6 Years
Model Name
realme 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M16 5G
Who should buy this

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Battery lasts all day
  • Charging is really fast
  • Camera clicks sharp photos
  • Display is smooth and bright
  • Plenty of RAM and storage
  • Good value for the price

! Consider before buying…

  • No headphone jack
  • No expandable storage
  • Bulky and heavy
  • Sound quality is poor
  • No NFC

✓ Ideal for users looking for…

  • Vivid AMOLED display with fluid 90Hz scrolling
  • Typical use gets you through the whole day
  • Hard to beat value in the budget segment
  • Light enough to hold all day without fatigue
  • Camera handles casual shots without fuss
  • Smooth where it counts — light apps and calls

! Consider before buying…

  • Heavy multitasking and gaming will make it struggle
  • Plastic build doesn't feel premium in hand
  • No water resistance — keep it away from water
  • Software glitches tend to creep in after updates
  • Low light camera leaves a lot to be desired
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