Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy S25 FE starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹59,999 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 4,900 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 45W.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (Full HD+ against Full HD+).
- Only the Galaxy S25 FE has a zoom camera, an 8MP 3x telephoto.
- Only the Galaxy S25 FE has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
- Only the Galaxy S25 FE lists wireless charging, at 15W.
Get the Galaxy S25 FE for the lower price, the zoom camera and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹69,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S25 FE vs realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE starts at ₹59,999 and the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition starts at ₹62,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S25 FE or the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition?
The Galaxy S25 FE, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹59,999 for the Galaxy S25 FE, ₹62,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition. The Galaxy S25 FE comes in 2 versions, up to ₹69,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S25 FE or the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition?
The realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, with 7,000 mAh to 4,900 mAh. For charging, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition 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 Harry Potter Edition's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Galaxy S25 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy S25 FE has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S25 FE 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 Galaxy S25 FE runs the Exynos 2400, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
