This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 16T 5G and realme C85 4G smartphones.
The realme 16T 5G features a 6.8-inch display, 8,000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the realme C85 4G features a similarly-sized display, 7,000mAh battery and Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 chipset. It is considerably more affordable.
| Specs | realme 16T 5G | realme C85 4G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1570 Pixels 254 ppi) with Panda Glass, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975nits typ. brightness, 1200nits HBM, and punch-hole | 6.8-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1560 Pixels, 256 ppi) with 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975nits typ. brightness, 1200nits HBM and punch-hole |
| Size | 166.47 x 78.23 x 8.88 mm | 166.07 x 77.93 x 8.38 mm |
| Weight | 224 g | 215 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP69K dust & water resistance | IP69 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Starlight Black, Aurora Green | Black, Blue |
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realme C85 4G The realme C85 4G has a sharper display. It is also lighter and thinner, while the realme 16T 5G is more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A73 @ 2.8GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.9GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP2 | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 2TB via microSD | None |
| OS | Android 16 with realme UI 7.0 | Android 15 with realme UI 6.0 |
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realme 16T 5G
The realme 16T 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX852, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Monochrome (f/2.4 aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony IMX852, f/1.8 aperture, Autofocus) Auxiliary lens -LED Flash -Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 aperture) - Up to 1080p@30fps video recording |
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realme 16T 5G
realme 16T 5G has stronger video capabilities 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 | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 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 | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Yes |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 16T 5G
The realme 16T 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 | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Speakers; Up to 400% volume | Up to 400% speaker volume |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer Notification Light at the back (Pulse Light) |
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realme 16T 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 8000 mAh (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast charging |
45W Fast Charging Bypass charging |
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realme 16T 5G
The realme 16T 5G has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱22,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱24,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
₱9,999.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱12,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | August 28, 2026 | November 20, 2025 |
| Buy Online |
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