realme 16 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹41,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery: 7,540 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 60W.
- The screens are a split decision: the realme 16 5G is brighter (4,200 nits against 3,500), the Redmi Turbo 5 is sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the Redmi Turbo 5 has an ultrawide camera; the realme 16 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono sensor. Only the Redmi Turbo 5 stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The realme 16 5G is the lighter phone: 183 g against 204 g.
- Only the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the realme 16 5G for the brighter screen and the lighter build. Get the Redmi Turbo 5 for the bigger battery, faster charging and the sharper screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹41,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹41,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹46,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
realme 16 5G vs Redmi Turbo 5, answered
In India, the realme 16 5G starts at ₹41,999 and the Redmi Turbo 5 starts at ₹41,999.
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Which is cheaper, the realme 16 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?
Neither: both start at ₹41,999. The realme 16 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹47,999. The Redmi Turbo 5 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹46,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the realme 16 5G or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5, with 7,540 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the Redmi Turbo 5 is quicker: 100W 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 realme 16 5G's: it is brighter (4,200 to 3,500 nits). The realme 16 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Redmi Turbo 5 a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Redmi Turbo 5 has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (Sony IMX852) on the realme 16 5G and 50MP main (f/1.5, OIS) on the Redmi Turbo 5. 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 realme 16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, the Redmi Turbo 5 the MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra.
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 5G, at 183 g to 204 g.
