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realme 16 Pro 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
realme 16 Pro 5G
63.9Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
46.7Performance20
87.8Display20
58.5Camera20.5
79.8Battery38.8
46.7Features28
12 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G2 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+68) and battery (+41). Redmi 9C 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 88 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.78 ″+4%6.53 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1272x27721600x720
Pixel density450 ppi+67%269 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness6,500 nits—
Screen-to-body93.6 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300-MaxMediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)12 GB+300%3 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
Main camera200 MP+1438%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+900%5 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging80 W+700%10 W

Design

Design comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
Weight192 g+2%196 g
Thickness7.8 mm+14%9 mm
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K—
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.45.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 16 (realme UI 7.0)Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge—2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: realme 16 Pro 5G versus Redmi 9C
Specrealme 16 Pro 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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