Google Pixel 7a vs Realme 16
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; estimated prices are $180 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 16 leads — 39/100 vs 38/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 550,018).
Google Pixel 7a
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2047
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper: $180 vs $199
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 38/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 193g
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Realme 16, the Realme 16 scores 1 points higher (39/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 leads (60/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Realme 16 (67/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (60/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $180 | $199 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Realme 16 by 117.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $19. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $19.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Realme 16 (67/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (60/100 vs 22/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 edges out the Google Pixel 7a by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme 16?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 16 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 16?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme 16?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Realme 16?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.