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Realme 16x 5G vs Redmi 9C

WINNER
R
39.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi 9C

Xiaomi

Redmi 9C

$119

24.7Inno Score
20Performance20
49.9Display20
29Camera20.5
71.3Battery38.8
36Features28
9 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G4 spec wins — Redmi 9C

InnoReviews verdict

Realme 16x 5G wins this phone face-off, 39.6 to 24.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+30). 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 16x 5G

  • Stronger display score: 50 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 29 vs 21
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 36 vs 28
  • 350% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Redmi 9C

  • 10% lower weight: 196 g vs 217 g
  • Has NFC — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
Screen size6.81 ″+4%6.53 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x15701600x720
Pixel density254 ppi269 ppi+6%
Refresh rate144 Hz+140%60 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—
Screen-to-body87.1 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Helio G35
AnTuTu—110,000
RAM (max)6 GB+100%3 GB
Storage options128/256GB32GB / 64GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
Main camera50 MP+285%13 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/2.2
Max video1080p@60fps1080p@30fps
Front camera8 MP+60%5 MP
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
Capacity7,000 mAh+40%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+350%10 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
Weight217 g196 g+10%
Thickness8.8 mm+2%9 mm
IP ratingIP65—
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.35.0
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CMicro-USB
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 10 (MIUI 12)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus Redmi 9C
SpecRealme 16x 5GRedmi 9C
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoYes

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