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Realme 16x 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 5G

R
39.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 7 5G
45.5Inno Score
20Performance32.6
49.9Display56.8
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery61.9
36Features60
5 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G6 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 7 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.5 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+13). Realme 16x 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 16x 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 62
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 2 years vs 1 years
  • 33% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 900 nits
  • 17% higher capacity: 7,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 33 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 56% higher Pixel density: 396 ppi vs 254 ppi

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
Screen size6.81 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDLCD
Resolution720x15701080x2460
Pixel density254 ppi396 ppi+56%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits+33%900 nits
Screen-to-body87.1 %91.2 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu—825,080Bottom 29%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—315,046Bottom 29%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—108,324Bottom 26%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—142,983Bottom 15%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—258,727Bottom 29%
Geekbench 6 (single)—930Bottom 24%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,701Bottom 28%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Max video1080p@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+17%6,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
Weight217 g207 g+5%
Thickness8.8 mm+1%8.9 mm
IP ratingIP65IP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge2 years+100%1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 7 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 7 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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