realme 16 5G vs realme GT 7
25.3Performance67.3
71.1Display82
37.9Camera54.7
75.6Battery85.9
57.3Features78.7
4 spec wins — realme 16 5G10 spec wins — realme GT 7
InnoReviews verdict
realme GT 7 wins this phone face-off, 72.6 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+42) and features (+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 16 5G
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 49% higher Wild Life Extreme stability: 98 % vs 66 %
- 11% lower weight: 183 g vs 206 g
Reasons to pick the realme GT 7
- Stronger performance score: 67 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 76
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 57
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.78 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1264x2780 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 450 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits | 6,000 nits+43% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | 93.9 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,415,876Top 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 726,809Top 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 795,971Top 31% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 335,549Top 32% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 557,547Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 2,265+181%Top 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 7,439+265%Top 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %+49%Top 44% | 66 %Bottom 36% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W | 120 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+11% | 206 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+2% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 15 (realme UI 6.0) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | realme GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |