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OPPO F35 Pro 5G vs realme 16 Pro 5G

₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.

OPPO F35 Pro 5G From ₹45,999

realme realme 16 Pro 5G From ₹44,999

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The short version

Which one should you buy?

The realme 16 Pro 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹44,999 against ₹45,999 for the F35 Pro 5G.

The F35 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
The realme 16 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (6,500 nits against 3,600).
The realme 16 Pro 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 210 g.

Which to buy

Get the F35 Pro 5G for the bigger battery. Get the realme 16 Pro 5G for the lower price, the brighter screen and the lighter build.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

Overall 8.1 Excellent 7.9 Very good

Performance 7.2 6.8

Display 9.2 9.4

Rear camera 6.9 6.9

Front camera 9.3 7.9

Battery 9.1 8.8

Build 8 8.3

Display

Size 6.78 inches 6.78 inches

Panel AMOLED AMOLED

Resolution 2772 x 1272 (Full HD+) 2772 x 1272 (Full HD+)

Refresh rate 144Hz 144Hz

Peak brightness 3,600 nits 6,500 nits

Protection AGC DT-Star D+ AGC DT Star D+

Performance

Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max

CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 2.5GHz

GPU Mali-G615 Mali-G615

RAM 6GB, 8GB 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB, 256GB

Software ColorOS 16.5 realme UI 7

Camera

Rear cameras 50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide 200MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide

Front camera 50MP (f/2.0, AF) 50MP (f/2.4)

Video 4K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front) 4K at 30fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)

Battery

Battery 8,000 mAh 7,000 mAh

Wired charging 80W 80W

Build and connectivity

Network 5G 5G, 4G LTE

SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4

NFC No No

Dust and water IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K

Weight 210 g 192 g

Thickness 8.4 mm 7.79 mm

Colours Sunrise Orange, Wave Blue, Twilight Brown Master Gold, Pebble Grey, Orchid Purple

Availability

Launch in India 5 Oct 2026 6 Jan 2026

Status On sale On sale

Price in India

Versions and prices

F35 Pro 5G

6GB + 128GB₹45,999
8GB + 128GB₹49,999
8GB + 256GB₹54,999

realme 16 Pro 5G

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.

Quick answers

F35 Pro 5G vs realme 16 Pro 5G, answered

In India, the OPPO F35 Pro 5G starts at ₹45,999 and the realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹44,999.

Which is cheaper, the F35 Pro 5G or the realme 16 Pro 5G?

The realme 16 Pro 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹44,999 for the realme 16 Pro 5G, ₹45,999 for the F35 Pro 5G. The F35 Pro 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹54,999. The realme 16 Pro 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹49,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the F35 Pro 5G or the realme 16 Pro 5G?

The F35 Pro 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Both charge at 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 3,600 nits). Both have a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the F35 Pro 5G 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 F35 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360 MAX, the realme 16 Pro 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max.

Which is better protected against water?

Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.

Which is lighter?

The realme 16 Pro 5G, at 192 g to 210 g.

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