realme 16T 5G vs Redmi Note 10S
23Performance21.1
49.9Display28.8
30.7Camera31.6
81.9Battery47.8
46.7Features44
9 spec wins — realme 16T 5G6 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16T 5G wins this phone face-off, 44.1 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and display (+21). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16T 5G
- Stronger display score: 50 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 48
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 60% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S
- 61% higher Pixel density: 409 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% lower weight: 179 g vs 224 g
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″+6% | 6.43 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 409 ppi+61% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+9% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G95 |
| AnTuTu | — | 330,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 510Bottom 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016+22%Bottom 19% | 1,650Bottom 10% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+36% | 33 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 179 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |