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realme 16 5G vs Sharp AQUOS sense9

WINNER
realme 16 5G
50.2Inno Score
VS
Sharp AQUOS sense9
45.5Inno Score
25.3Performance21.8
71.1Display54
37.9Camera54.9
75.6Battery49.1
57.3Features73.3
7 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — Sharp AQUOS sense9

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+17). Sharp AQUOS sense9 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 performance score: 25 vs 22
  • 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

Reasons to pick the Sharp AQUOS sense9

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 38
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
  • 33% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,713 vs 2,040
  • 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 961 vs 807
  • Has eSIM — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Screen size6.57 ″+8%6.1 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDPro IGZO OLED
Resolution1080x23721080x2340
Pixel density397 ppi422 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,200 nits+110%2,000 nits
Screen-to-body93 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 TurboQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2
Geekbench 6 (single)807Bottom 21%961+19%Bottom 27%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,040Bottom 20%2,713+33%Bottom 29%
Wild Life Extreme stability98 %Top 44%—
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Main camera50 MP50 MP+1%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Max video1080p@60fps—
Front camera50 MP+56%32 MP
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging60 W+67%36 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Weight183 g166 g+9%
Thickness8.1 mm+9%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69KIPX5/IPX8/IP6X
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.1
NFC—Yes
USBUSB Type-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 14
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16 5G versus Sharp AQUOS sense9
Specrealme 16 5GSharp AQUOS sense9
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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