realme 15 5G vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
46.7Performance29.9
88.3Display88.3
49.8Camera70.2
79.8Battery79.8
73.3Features57.3
2 spec wins — realme 15 5G1 spec wins — realme 16 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 62.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and features (+16). realme 16 Pro+ 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 15 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 10% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.5 mm
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 50
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.8 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 1280x2800 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi | 453 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits | 6,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 % | 94 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,278Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,968Top 48% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 96 %Top 48% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+8% | 203 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+10% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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