realme 16 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 5 V
Compare realme 16 Pro 5G and Sony Xperia 5 V side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.
realme 16 Pro 5G
realme UI 7.0
Starting priceINR 35,999
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated)
Sony Xperia 5 V
Android
Starting priceN/A
Memory8GB / 128GB
Battery5000 mAh
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| Specification | realme 16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 5 V |
|---|---|---|
| Variants & Pricing | ||
| All Variants | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, INR 35,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, INR 37,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | GLOBAL: 12GB / 256GB, INR 40,999, PTA: N/A, Card slot: No, Availability: Yes, Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Blue, Silver | GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Blue, Silver |
| Price | INR 35,999 | N/A |
| PTA Approved | N/A | N/A |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Availability | Yes | Yes |
| Currency | INR | USD |
| Basic | ||
| Launch Date | 2026-04-01 | 2023-09-25 |
| Security Updates Until | N/A | N/A |
| Upcoming Device | No | No |
| Status | Available | Discontinued |
| Manufacturer | Realme | Sony |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Official Website | N/A | N/A |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android |
| Android Version | Android 16 | Android 13 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | Octa-core (8 cores) | Octa-core |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G615 | Adreno 740 |
| Benchmark | AnTuTu | AnTuTu |
| Benchmark Score | 0 | 1519456 |
| Benchmark Remarks | Strong mid-range performance with Dimensity 7300 Max, 144Hz AMOLED display and 200MP camera | Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, OLED 120Hz display and ZEISS-tuned cameras |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 144Hz, 6500 nits peak | OLED, HDR, 10-bit, DCI-P3, 21:9 |
| Resolution | 1272 x 2772 pixels | 1080 x 2520 pixels |
| PPI Density | 450 | 449 |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm | 154 x 68 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 182 g |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| IP Rating | N/A | IP65 / IP68 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated) | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD | USB PD fast charging, wireless charging |
| Camera | ||
| Back Camera | 200 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.9 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) |
| Front Camera | 50 MP, f/2.4 (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Back Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Front Camera Count | 1 | 1 |
| Back Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps | 4K |
| Back Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Front Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | HDR, Night, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Slow motion, Dual-view video, Tilt-shift, Google Lens, Underwater, Document scanner | ZEISS optics, HDR, Night mode, Eye AF (human/animal), Real-time tracking, Photography Pro, RAW capture, AI Super Resolution Zoom |
| Zoom | Digital zoom supported | Up to 6x hybrid zoom |
| Connectivity | ||
| Network | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G | GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | 5.3, LE Audio, aptX Adaptive, LDAC |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C (USB 3.2) |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint | In-display optical fingerprint sensor | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |
| Others | accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, compass, infrared remote control | accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor |
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