realme 16 5G vs vivo T5x 5G
25.3Performance21.8
71.1Display46.9
37.9Camera34.1
75.6Battery70.9
57.3Features52
9 spec wins — realme 16 5G5 spec wins — vivo T5x 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 42.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+24) and features (+5). vivo T5x 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 performance score: 25 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 57 vs 52
Reasons to pick the vivo T5x 5G
- 32% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,685 vs 2,040
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 991 vs 807
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.76 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+4% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+250% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+8% | 85.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 21% | 991+23%Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 2,685+32%Bottom 28% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 44% | 100 %+2%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,200 mAh+3% |
| Wired charging | 60 W+36% | 44 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+16% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+3% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | vivo T5x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |