This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme C55 and realme 16 5G smartphones.
The realme C55 features a slightly larger 6.72-inch display, 64MP main camera, 5,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G88 chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme 16 5G features a 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 C55 | realme 16 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 392 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 680nits 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 | 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.89 mm | 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 189.5 g | 183 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP68/IP69K dust & water resistance | |
| Colors | Rainy Night and Sunshower | Air Black, Air White |
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realme 16 5G The realme 16 5G has a sharper, brighter, and smoother display. It is also lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.5GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6GB or 8GB of RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 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 better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -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 |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
50 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p@60fps video recording |
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realme C55
Based on the specs, realme C55 has a higher-resolution 64MP main camera. Meanwhile, realme 16 5G offers higher frame rates for rear video recording, up to 60fps and better front video recording capabilities. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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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 with A-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 | Dirac Audio with up to 200% loudspeaker volume | Stereo Dual Speakers, Up to 300% volume |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & 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, higher maximum volume, and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 7000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 33W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 100% in 63 minutes) | 60W Fast Charging |
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realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱8,999.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱10,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
₱25,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | April 10, 2023 | April 23, 2026 |
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