realme 15 Pro 5G vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
27.4Performance29.9
88.3Display88.3
58.6Camera70.2
79.8Battery79.8
73.3Features57.3
3 spec wins — realme 15 Pro 5G3 spec wins — realme 16 Pro+ 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro+ 5G wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 60.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and performance (+3). realme 15 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 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 59
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,968 vs 3,507
Display
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 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 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,213Bottom 46% | 1,278+5%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,507Bottom 48% | 3,968+13%Top 49% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 96 %Top 49% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 80 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+8% | 203 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+8% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | realme 15 Pro 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 Pro 5G | realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |