Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus vs realme 16 Pro 5G
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16 Pro 5G starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹44,999 against ₹47,999 for the Edge 70 Pro Plus.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. The Edge 70 Pro Plus charges faster, though: 90W against 80W.
- The realme 16 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (6,500 nits against 5,200).
- Only the Edge 70 Pro Plus has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x periscope.
- Only the Edge 70 Pro Plus has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
- Only the Edge 70 Pro Plus lists wireless charging, at 15W.
Get the Edge 70 Pro Plus for faster charging, the zoom camera and NFC. Get the realme 16 Pro 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
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Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹44,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹46,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹49,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Edge 70 Pro Plus vs realme 16 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus starts at ₹47,999 and the realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹44,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Edge 70 Pro Plus or the realme 16 Pro 5G?
The realme 16 Pro 5G, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹44,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G, ₹47,999 for the Edge 70 Pro Plus. The realme 16 Pro 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹49,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Edge 70 Pro Plus or the realme 16 Pro 5G?
The realme 16 Pro 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Edge 70 Pro Plus is quicker: 90W 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's: it is brighter (6,500 to 5,200 nits). The Edge 70 Pro Plus has a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED at 144Hz, the realme 16 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Edge 70 Pro Plus has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Edge 70 Pro Plus 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 Edge 70 Pro Plus runs the Dimensity 8500 Extreme, the realme 16 Pro 5G 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.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 190 g and 192 g.
