Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs realme 16 Pro 5G
50.8Performance46.7
65.3Display87.8
71Camera58.5
59.3Battery79.8
94.7Features46.7
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL9 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 63.8 against 63.9 for realme 16 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 16 Pro 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 65
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 59
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 3,000 nits
- 116% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 37 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1272x2772 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+8% | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 6,500 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | 93.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max |
| AnTuTu | 1,180,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 36% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 41% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP+19% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh | 7,000 mAh+38% |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 80 W+116% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 192 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | realme 16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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