Motorola Edge 70 Pro vs realme 16 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Edge 70 Pro starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹39,999 against ₹41,999 for the realme 16 5G.
- The realme 16 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. The Edge 70 Pro charges faster, though: 90W against 60W.
- The Edge 70 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (5,200 nits against 4,200) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the Edge 70 Pro has an ultrawide camera; the realme 16 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono sensor. Only the Edge 70 Pro stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- Only the Edge 70 Pro has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Edge 70 Pro for the lower price, faster charging and the better screen. Get the realme 16 5G for the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹42,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹41,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹47,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Edge 70 Pro vs realme 16 5G, answered
In India, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro starts at ₹39,999 and the realme 16 5G starts at ₹41,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Edge 70 Pro or the realme 16 5G?
The Edge 70 Pro, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹39,999 for the Edge 70 Pro, ₹41,999 for the realme 16 5G. The Edge 70 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹42,999. The realme 16 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹47,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Edge 70 Pro or the realme 16 5G?
The realme 16 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Edge 70 Pro is quicker: 90W to 60W. 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 Edge 70 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,200 to 4,200 nits). The Edge 70 Pro has a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED at 144Hz, the realme 16 5G a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Edge 70 Pro has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Edge 70 Pro and 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme 16 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 runs the Dimensity 8500 Extreme, the realme 16 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo.
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: 183 g and 183 g.
