Realme 14 vs Realme 16
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $229 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 14 leads — 54/100 vs 52/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme 14 is faster in AnTuTu (969,048 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't.
Realme 14
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 969048 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1071 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3057 vs 2047
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Lighter: 183g vs 189g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $229
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Realme 16, the Realme 14 scores 2 points higher (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 66/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 969048 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1071 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3057 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $199 |
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 14 and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme 14 leads Realme 16 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Realme 16 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme 14 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 16 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Realme 16?
The Realme 14 edges out the Realme 16 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Realme 16?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Realme 16?
The Realme 14 leads on performance (58/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Realme 16?
The Realme 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.