realme 16 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
25.3Performance46.7
71.1Display81.7
37.9Camera31.6
75.6Battery67.2
57.3Features60
6 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 56.1 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+21) and display (+11). 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
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 67
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 1 years
- 33% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 82 vs 71
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 397 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.78 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi | 440 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits | 4,500 nits+7% |
| Screen-to-body | 93 % | 93.7 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| 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 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+17% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 30 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+6% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+200% | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | TECNO POVA 7 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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