realme 16 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense10
25.3Performance22.4
71.1Display54
37.9Camera54.9
75.6Battery49.1
57.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense10
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 45.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+17). Sharp AQUOS sense10 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
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 49
- 110% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 67% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 36 W
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense10
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,156 vs 2,040
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,157 vs 807
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″+8% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Pro IGZO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 422 ppi+6% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+110% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 1,157+43%Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 3,156+55%Bottom 43% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP+1% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+67% | 36 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g | 166 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+9% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IPX5/IPX8/IP6X |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Sharp AQUOS sense10 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |