iQOO 13 vs realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iQOO 13 starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹61,999 against ₹62,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. The iQOO 13 charges faster, though: 120W against 80W.
- The screens are a split decision: the iQOO 13 is sharper (2K against Full HD+), the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is brighter (6,500 nits against 4,500).
- Only the iQOO 13 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 2x telephoto.
- Only the iQOO 13 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the iQOO 13 for the lower price, faster charging and the sharper screen. Get the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition for the bigger battery and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹61,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹66,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 13 vs realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, answered
In India, the iQOO 13 starts at ₹61,999 and the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts at ₹62,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 13 or the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition?
The iQOO 13, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹61,999 for the iQOO 13, ₹62,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition. The iQOO 13 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹66,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 13 or the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, with 7,000 mAh to 6,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 13 is quicker: 120W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition's: it is brighter (6,500 to 4,500 nits). The iQOO 13 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED at 144Hz, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the iQOO 13 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 13 and 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 13 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
