Realme 16x 5G vs Realme C83 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Realme 16x 5G and the Realme C83 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 217 g | 212 g |
| Released | Aug 2026 | Mar 2026 |
Summary: Realme 16x 5G is ahead on our rating, wired charging, storage (max), main camera. Realme C83 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Type | IPS | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.8 inches (17.30 cm) | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz (up to 180Hz touch sampling rate) |
| Brightness | 975 nits (typical), 1200 nits (HBM) | Up to 900 nits peak brightness (HBM), 700 nits (typical) |
| Pixel Density | 254 PPI | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | — | 90.5% |
Platform
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| OS | Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (MT6835T) | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.4 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 & 6x 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2GHz) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (1072 MHz) | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 |
| UI | — | Realme UI 7.0 |
Memory
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X | 4GB, 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.2 | — |
| Card slot | Yes, supports memory card | microSD, expandable up to 2TB (hybrid slot) |
| Internal Storage | — | 64GB, 128GB (eMMC 5.1) |
| Dynamic RAM | — | Up to 12GB Dynamic RAM |
Main Camera
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF | — |
| Features | AI main camera, AI Eraser, AI Ultra Clarity, Motion Photo, Dual-View Video | f/2.2 aperture, 77° FOV, 4P lens, LED flash, Autofocus |
| Video | 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 | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p@120fps (slow-mo) |
| Single | — | 13 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP | — |
| Single | — | 5 MP |
| Features | — | f/2.2 aperture, 78° FOV, 3P lens |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po, non-removable |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W fast charging, bypass charging, reverse charging | 15W Fast Charging, Reverse-wired charging, Bypass charging |
Body
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Dimensions | 166.5 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 166.3 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 217 g | 212g |
| Build | IP65 dust/splash resistant, MIL-STD-810H compliant | Plastic frame and back, ArmorShell Protection |
| Durability | — | IP64 dust and splash resistant, MIL-STD 810H military-grade shock resistance certified |
Comms
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi (details not specified, typically 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi Display, WLAN Tethering |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Yes |
| Positioning | GNSS | — |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB | USB OTG | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | — |
| GPS | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
Launch
| Realme 16x 5G | Realme C83 5G |
|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 12 | March 7, 2026 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 12 | Available. Released 2026, March 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Realme 16x 5G or Realme C83 5G?
Realme C83 5G — 217 g for the Realme 16x 5G versus 212 g for the Realme C83 5G.
Which is newer, Realme 16x 5G or Realme C83 5G?
Realme 16x 5G — Aug 2026 for the Realme 16x 5G versus Mar 2026 for the Realme C83 5G.
Is the Realme 16x 5G or the Realme C83 5G rated higher?
We rate the Realme 16x 5G 8/10 and the Realme C83 5G 7/10.
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