realme 16T 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S22
23Performance41.4
49.9Display49.4
30.7Camera46.9
81.9Battery34.1
46.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — realme 16T 5G8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S22
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S22 wins this phone face-off, 46.4 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+18). realme 16T 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 16T 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 34
- 116% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 3,700 mAh
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S22
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 23
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 31
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
- 106% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 2,016
- 67% higher Pixel density: 425 ppi vs 254 ppi
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″+12% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 425 ppi+67% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,300 nits+8% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,100,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,600Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016Bottom 19% | 4,150+106%Top 46% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+116% | 3,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 168 g+25% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 12 (One UI 4.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Samsung Galaxy S22 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |