Realme 16 8/256 GB vs Redmi A4 5G 4/64 GB
78/100
Realme 16 8/256 GB
₹41,499
75/100
Redmi A4 5G 4/64 GB
₹9,168
Display
Screen Size
6.57
inches
6.88
inches
Display Type
Flexible AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080x2372 px (FHD+)
720x1640
Refresh Rate
120
Hz
120
Hz
Brightness
4200
nits
600
nits
Performance
Processor/CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Qualcomm Snapdragon 4s Gen 2
AnTuTu Score
611679
381047
RAM
8
GB
4
GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
UFS 2.2
Operating System
Android 16
Android v14
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, upto 10x Digital Zoom, OIS, Autofocus, Flash, Cinema Mode
50 MP, Wide Angle, f/1.8, upto 10x Digital Zoom, autofocus, LED Flash, Image Resolution: 8150 x 6150 Pixels, Settings: Exposure compensation, ISO control, Shooting Modes: Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Film Camera
Secondary Camera
2 MP, Mono, f/2.4, Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Cinema Mode
—
Tertiary Camera
—
—
Front Camera
50 MP, f/2.4
MP
5 MP, Wide Angle, f/2.2
MP
Rear Video Recording
Full HD @30/60 fps HD @30/60/120 fps
Full HD @30fps
Front Video Recording
—
—
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom, Autofocus, OIS, Flash, Screen flash, Cinema Mode, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion
10 x Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, LED Flash, Autofocus, Exposure compensation, ISO control, Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Film Camera, Portrait with depth control, Video, Photo mode, Time-lapse, HDR, Timed burst, Voice Shutter, Watermark, Film filters
Memory
Internal Storage
256
GB
64
GB
Expandable Storage
yes
yes
Battery
Battery Capacity
7000
mAh
5160
mAh
Fast Charging
yes
yes
Charging Speed
60
W
18
W
Wireless Charging
—
—
Network
5G Support
yes
yes
WiFi
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.0
Design
Weight
183
g
212.3
g
Build Material
Plastic
-
Mineral Glass
-
Colors
White
Sparkle Purple
Connectivity
USB Type
USB Type C
USB Type C
NFC
no
—
Headphone Jack
no
yes
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Nano
Dual SIM
yes
yes
General
Release Date
2026-04-02
2024-11-27
SIM Slot
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Water Resistance
—
Yes, Splash proof, IP52
OS Updates
3 Year
2 Years
Security Updates
4 Year
4 Years
Model Name
realme 16
Redmi A4
Who should buy this
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- Huge battery life that takes the daily stress off
- Smooth screen that feels easy on the eyes
- Feels light and easy to carry all day
- Charges fast enough to be genuinely useful
- Good for rain, splashes, and messy outdoor use
- 256GB gives you room without worrying right away
! Consider before buying…
- Camera results are uneven, especially in poor light
- Front shots are not the strong point
- Sound quality is a bit underwhelming
- Not the best pick if you want very fast performance
- Price feels high if you only want basics
✓ Ideal for users looking for…
- 120Hz display feels smoother than expected
- 50MP camera nails reliable daylight shots
- Battery easily stretches through a day
- Storage expands up to 1TB
- 5G on board at an unbeatable price
- Solid value for budget buyers
! Consider before buying…
- 4GB RAM slows down heavy multitasking
- Durability is hit-or-miss, handle carefully
- Performance may dip after a year
- Low-light photos come out grainy
- No stereo speakers for richer audio
Compare Prices
₹41,499
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