realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition vs Xiaomi 17T
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹62,999 against ₹69,999 for the Xiaomi 17T.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 67W.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and brighter (6,500 nits against 3,500).
- Only the Xiaomi 17T has a zoom camera, a 50MP 5x periscope.
- Only the Xiaomi 17T has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Xiaomi 17T for the zoom camera and NFC.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹69,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹74,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition vs Xiaomi 17T, answered
In India, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts at ₹62,999 and the Xiaomi 17T starts at ₹69,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition or the Xiaomi 17T?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹62,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, ₹69,999 for the Xiaomi 17T. The Xiaomi 17T comes in 2 versions, up to ₹74,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition or the Xiaomi 17T?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is quicker: 80W to 67W. 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 smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (6,500 to 3,500 nits). The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Xiaomi 17T a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Xiaomi 17T has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition and 50MP main (OIS) on the Xiaomi 17T. 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 realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max, the Xiaomi 17T the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
