Infinix ZERO 40 5G vs realme 16 5G
26.6Performance25.3
60.9Display71.1
63.5Camera37.9
56Battery75.6
60Features57.3
7 spec wins — Infinix ZERO 40 5G6 spec wins — realme 16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Infinix ZERO 40 5G scores 50.1 against 50.2 for realme 16 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 16 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Infinix ZERO 40 5G
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 38
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 64% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,348 vs 2,040
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,006 vs 807
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 61
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 56
- 223% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 1,300 nits
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 40% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi | 397 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,300 nits | 4,200 nits+223% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 % | 93 % |
Performance
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,006+25%Bottom 30% | 807Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,348+64%Bottom 47% | 2,040Bottom 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 98 %Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.75 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W+33% |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 183 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Infinix ZERO 40 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |