Realme 16 vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 550,018).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 38
Battery 60
Design 71
Value for money 96
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Realme 16 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 550018
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 38/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Realme 16: The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 16 Redmi K100 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 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2372 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 60W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm
Weight 183 g
Price $199
Camera comparison
Realme 16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 50MP
38
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme 16
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2372
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 16
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 16 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 16 MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
39/100
550018 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +86.1%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Realme 16 by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 16
$199
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (90/100 vs 38/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 (89/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (71/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (96/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 38/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Realme 16 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Realme 16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.