realme 16T 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G
23Performance21.8
49.9Display79.4
30.7Camera30.1
81.9Battery54
46.7Features44
4 spec wins — realme 16T 5G5 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 16T 5G scores 44.1 against 43.6 for TECNO POVA Slim 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 16T 5G edges ahead in battery and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16T 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 54
- 55% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,016 vs 1,813
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 50
- 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 73% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 33% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 30% lower weight: 156 g vs 224 g
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 440 ppi+73% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits+275% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 658Bottom 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016+11%Bottom 19% | 1,813Bottom 11% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+55% | 5,160 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h | — |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 156 g+30% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6 mm+33% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | TECNO POVA Slim 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |