This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 11 and realme 16 5G smartphones.
The realme 11 features a 6.4-inch display, 108MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 67W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 16 5G features a slightly larger 6.57-inch display, 7,000mAh battery, 60W fast charging, IP68 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset. It is considerably more expensive.
| Specs | realme 11 | realme 16 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 411 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits peak brightness, and punch-hole | 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2372 Pixels, 397 ppi) with AGC DT-Star D+ Glass, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 4200nits peak, and punch-hole |
| Size | 159.9 x 73.3 x 7.95 mm | 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68/IP69K dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Dark Glory and Glory Gold | Air Black, Air White |
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realme 16 5G The realme 16 5G has a larger and smoother display. It is also more durable, while the realme 11 is slightly lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 13 with realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 with realme UI 7.0 |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has slightly better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 108MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX852, f/1.8 aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 aperture) -Ring-LED Flash -Up to 1080p@60fps video recording Selfie mirror at the back |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.45 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
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realme 11
realme 11 has a slight camera advantage with a wider-aperture main camera. However, realme 16 5G counters with higher frame rates for rear video recording. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Dual Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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realme 16 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 67W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 50% in 17 minutes) | 60W Fast Charging |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱13,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱25,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 9, 2023 | April 23, 2026 |
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