Realme C25 vs Tecno Camon 16
The Realme C25 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Tecno Camon 16 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 16 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C25 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C25
Tecno Camon 16
What makes Realme C25 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better display (39/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 209g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C25 vs the Tecno Camon 16, the Tecno Camon 16 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 16 leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100. In the "display" category, the Realme C25 and the Tecno Camon 16 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 notably outperforms the Realme C25 (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Realme C25 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C25 | Tecno Camon 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Helio G70 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 317084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 417 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 1345 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 10, HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 480 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×75.9×9.6 mm | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme C25
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Camon 16
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Realme C25
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Camon 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Realme C25
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C25 and Tecno Camon 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 27/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme C25 and the Tecno Camon 16 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 notably outperforms the Realme C25 (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Realme C25 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C25 or the Tecno Camon 16?
The Tecno Camon 16 edges out the Realme C25 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C25 and the Tecno Camon 16?
The Realme C25 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Camon 16 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C25 or the Tecno Camon 16?
The Tecno Camon 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Realme C25 over the Tecno Camon 16?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Camon 16 (66/100 vs 51/100).