Realme 16T 5G vs Realme GT 6T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 16T 5G and the Realme GT 6T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 120W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.81 in | 6.78 in |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 224 g | 191 g |
| Released | May 2026 | May 2024 |
Summary: Realme 16T 5G is ahead on battery, screen size, refresh rate. Realme GT 6T is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Type | IPS TFT LCD, 144Hz, 1200 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR, 1600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.81 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 | — |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM7675 Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2.4 GHz Dual Core + 2 GHz Hexa Core) | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 732 |
| OS | — | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 |
Memory
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | Non Expandable (Conflicting reports exist, some sources suggest microSD support) | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Modules | Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Sony IMX852 sensor, AF; 2 MP (Mono) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.49", PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 10x, AI features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Color spectrum sensor |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP | 32 MP, f/2.5, 22mm (wide), 1/2.74" |
| Features | LumaColor Algorithm, Gesture control for selfies | Panorama, HDR |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 8000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired, 7-year battery health guarantee | 120W wired, 1-50% in 10 min (advertised) |
Body
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.47 x 78.23 x 8.88 mm | 162 x 75.1 x 8.65 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 191 g |
| Build | Plastic frame, frosted-glass-like back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Durability | IP69 Pro Water Resistance, Military-Grade Shock Resistance | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP65 rated (unofficial, based on some reviews mentioning it) |
Comms
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi (spec not detailed) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth (spec not detailed) | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (spec not detailed) | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| USB | USB (spec not detailed) | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| NFC | — | Yes |
Launch
| Realme 16T 5G | Realme GT 6T |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, May | 2024, May 22 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, May 26 | Available. Released 2024, May 28 |
| OS | Android 16 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Realme 16T 5G or Realme GT 6T?
Realme 16T 5G — 8,000 mAh for the Realme 16T 5G versus 5,500 mAh for the Realme GT 6T.
Which has the smoother screen, Realme 16T 5G or Realme GT 6T?
Realme 16T 5G — 144 Hz for the Realme 16T 5G versus 120 Hz for the Realme GT 6T.
Which is lighter, Realme 16T 5G or Realme GT 6T?
Realme GT 6T — 224 g for the Realme 16T 5G versus 191 g for the Realme GT 6T.
Which is newer, Realme 16T 5G or Realme GT 6T?
Realme 16T 5G — May 2026 for the Realme 16T 5G versus May 2024 for the Realme GT 6T.
Is the Realme 16T 5G or the Realme GT 6T rated higher?
We rate the Realme 16T 5G 7/10 and the Realme GT 6T 8/10.
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