OPPO A6 5G vs realme 16x 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme 16x 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹28,999 against ₹29,999 for the A6 5G.
- The realme 16x 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The A6 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the A6 5G for better water protection. Get the realme 16x 5G for the lower price and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹31,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹35,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹28,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹33,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
A6 5G vs realme 16x 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO A6 5G starts at ₹29,999 and the realme 16x 5G starts at ₹28,999.
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Which is cheaper, the A6 5G or the realme 16x 5G?
The realme 16x 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹28,999 for the realme 16x 5G, ₹29,999 for the A6 5G. The A6 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹35,999. The realme 16x 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹33,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the A6 5G or the realme 16x 5G?
Neither: both have 7,000 mAh. Both charge at 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 16x 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The A6 5G has a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz, the realme 16x 5G a 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the A6 5G and 50MP main on the realme 16x 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?
Both use the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, so expect much the same speed.
Which is better protected against water?
The A6 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the realme 16x 5G's IP65. Only the A6 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 216 g and 217 g.
