Realme 16 vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 52/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 207g).
Realme 16
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $599
- Better portability (68/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 32 points higher (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 16 — 68/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme 16 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 2780x1264 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $599 |
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Realme 16 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Realme 16 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Realme 16 was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (98/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (68/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 32 points (84/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.