Sony Xperia 5 IV vs realme 16 Pro 5G

Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV and realme 16 Pro 5G side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Sony Xperia 5 IV

Android 12

Starting priceN/A

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

realme 16 Pro 5G

realme UI 7.0

Starting priceINR 35,999

Memory8GB / 128GB

Battery7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated)

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The important differences at a glance

realme 16 Pro 5G leads in more of the measurable highlights below, while the other phone may still suit different priorities.

Based on listed specifications

Benchmark performanceSony Xperia 5 IV124219300% higher listed benchmark score

Smoother displayrealme 16 Pro 5G144 Hz refresh rate

Battery capacityrealme 16 Pro 5G7,000 mAh listed capacity

Faster chargingrealme 16 Pro 5G80W listed charging

Main camera resolutionrealme 16 Pro 5G200 MP main camera

Lighter bodySony Xperia 5 IV20 g lighter

This summary uses catalog data and current starting prices. Camera quality, software experience, and real-world battery life can differ from raw specifications.

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Specification	Sony Xperia 5 IV	realme 16 Pro 5G
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	GLOBAL: 8GB / 128GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White \| GLOBAL: 8GB / 256GB, PTA: N/A, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Black, Green, White	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
Price	N/A	INR 35,999
PTA Approved	N/A	N/A
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	No
Colors	Black, Green, White	Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	INR
Basic
Launch Date	2022-09-22	2026-04-01
Security Updates Until	N/A	N/A
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Sony	Realme
Warranty	N/A	1 Year
Official Website	N/A	N/A
OS	Android 12	realme UI 7.0
Android Version	Upgradable to Android 14	Android 16
Performance
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G
CPU	Octa-core (1x3.0GHz + 3x2.4GHz + 4x1.7GHz)	Octa-core (8 cores)
GPU	Adreno 730	ARM Mali-G615
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	1242193	0
Benchmark Remarks	Compact flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 120Hz OLED display, and advanced Sony camera system	Strong mid-range performance with Dimensity 7300 Max, 144Hz AMOLED display and 200MP camera
Display
Size	6.1 inches	6.78 inches
Type	HDR OLED, 120Hz, 10-bit, CinemaWide, Gorilla Glass Victus	AMOLED, 1.07B colors, 144Hz, 6500 nits peak
Resolution	2520 x 1080 pixels	1272 x 2772 pixels
PPI Density	449	450
Refresh Rate	120Hz	144Hz
Body
Dimensions	156 x 67 x 8.2 mm	162.6 x 77.6 x 7.8 mm
Weight	172 g	192 g
SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + microSD)	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
IP Rating	IP65/IP68	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh	7000 mAh (typ) / 6830 mAh (rated)
Charging	30W wired (USB PD), wireless charging	80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD
Camera
Back Camera	12 MP, f/1.7 (wide, OIS) + 12 MP, f/2.4 (telephoto, OIS, 2.5x optical) + 12 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)	200 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 8 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide)
Front Camera	12 MP, f/2.0	50 MP, f/2.4 (wide)
Back Camera Count	3	2
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, slow motion up to 240fps
Front Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	Zeiss optics, HDR, Eye tracking, OIS, PDAF	HDR, Night, Portrait, Panorama, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Slow motion, Dual-view video, Tilt-shift, Google Lens, Underwater, Document scanner
Zoom	2.5x optical zoom	Digital zoom supported
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G LTE / 5G	GSM / WCDMA / LTE / 5G
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz & 5GHz)	Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth	5.2	5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
GPS	GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou	GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (DisplayPort support)	USB Type-C
Sensors
Fingerprint	Side-mounted fingerprint sensor	In-display optical fingerprint sensor
Others	accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, proximity sensor, color spectrum sensor	accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, compass, infrared remote control