realme 15T 5G vs realme 16 5G
46.7Performance25.3
69.9Display71.1
37.9Camera37.9
75.6Battery75.6
57.3Features57.3
2 spec wins — realme 15T 5G1 spec wins — realme 16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 15T 5G wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21). realme 16 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 15T 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,200 nits+5% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | 93 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 807Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,040Bottom 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 98 %Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
Battery
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+1% | 183 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 15T 5G | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |