Google Pixel 10a vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Pixel 10a starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹52,999 against ₹53,999 for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G.
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,100 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 45W.
- The realme 16 Pro+ 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (6,500 nits against 3,000) and sharper (Full HD+ against Full HD+).
- Only the realme 16 Pro+ 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
- The Pixel 10a is the lighter phone: 183 g against 203 g. It is smaller too, with a 6.3-inch screen against 6.8 inches.
- Only the Pixel 10a has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Pixel 10a for the lower price, the lighter build and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro+ 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹53,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹55,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹58,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Pixel 10a vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G, answered
In India, the Google Pixel 10a starts at ₹52,999 and the realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹53,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Pixel 10a or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
The Pixel 10a, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a, ₹53,999 for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹58,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Pixel 10a or the realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
The realme 16 Pro+ 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 5,100 mAh. For charging, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G is quicker: 80W to 45W. 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's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (6,500 to 3,000 nits). The Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch pOLED at 120Hz, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G a 6.8-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the realme 16 Pro+ 5G has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 10a and 200MP main (OIS) on the realme 16 Pro+ 5G. 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 Pixel 10a runs the Tensor G4, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Pixel 10a, at 183 g to 203 g.
