realme 15 5G vs realme 16T 5G
46.7Performance23
88.3Display49.9
49.8Camera30.7
79.8Battery81.9
73.3Features46.7
9 spec wins — realme 15 5G2 spec wins — realme 16T 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15 5G wins this phone face-off, 64.9 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and features (+27). realme 16T 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 23
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 47
- 442% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the realme 16T 5G
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Display
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.81 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 720x1570 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi+78% | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+442% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94 %+8% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,016Bottom 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+213% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.7 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+17% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+14% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5/6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15 5G | realme 16T 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |