Realme 16T 5G vs Realme 16x 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 16T 5G and the Realme 16x 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.81 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 224 g | 217 g |
| Released | May 2026 | Aug 2026 |
Summary: Realme 16T 5G is ahead on battery, screen size. Realme 16x 5G is ahead on our rating, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS TFT LCD, 144Hz, 1200 nits (peak) | IPS |
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.8 inches (17.30 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 | — |
| Protection | Panda Glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144Hz |
| Brightness | — | 975 nits (typical), 1200 nits (HBM) |
| Pixel Density | — | 254 PPI |
Platform
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (MT6835T) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.4 GHz Dual Core + 2 GHz Hexa Core) | Octa-core (2x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (1072 MHz) |
| OS | — | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) |
Memory
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | — |
| Card Slot | Non Expandable (Conflicting reports exist, some sources suggest microSD support) | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 |
| Card slot | — | Yes, supports memory card |
Main Camera
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Modules | Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Sony IMX852 sensor, AF; 2 MP (Mono) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 10x, AI features | AI main camera, AI Eraser, AI Ultra Clarity, Motion Photo, Dual-View Video |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@60fps (6GB+ variants), 30fps; 720p@60fps (6GB+ variants), 30fps; 720p SLO-MO@120fps; 1080p TIME-LAPSE@30fps; Cinematic video, Dual-view video, up to 10X digital zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP | 8 MP |
| Features | LumaColor Algorithm, Gesture control for selfies | — |
Battery
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 8000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Polymer |
| Charging | 45W wired, 7-year battery health guarantee | 45W fast charging, bypass charging, reverse charging |
| Capacity | — | 7000 mAh |
Body
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.47 x 78.23 x 8.88 mm | 166.5 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 217 g |
| Build | Plastic frame, frosted-glass-like back | IP65 dust/splash resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant |
| Durability | IP69 Pro Water Resistance, Military-Grade Shock Resistance | — |
Comms
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi (spec not detailed) | Wi-Fi (details not specified, typically 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth (spec not detailed) | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS (spec not detailed) | GNSS |
| USB | USB (spec not detailed) | USB OTG |
| NFC | — | No |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM |
Launch
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme 16x 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, May | 2026, August 12 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 26 | Available. Released 2026, August 12 |
| OS | Android 16 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme 16T 5G or Realme 16x 5G?
Realme 16T 5G — 8,000 mAh for the Realme 16T 5G versus 7,000 mAh for the Realme 16x 5G.
Which is lighter, Realme 16T 5G or Realme 16x 5G?
Realme 16x 5G — 224 g for the Realme 16T 5G versus 217 g for the Realme 16x 5G.
Which is newer, Realme 16T 5G or Realme 16x 5G?
Realme 16x 5G — May 2026 for the Realme 16T 5G versus Aug 2026 for the Realme 16x 5G.
Is the Realme 16T 5G or the Realme 16x 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme 16T 5G 7/10 and the Realme 16x 5G 8/10.
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