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Realme 16 vs Vivo V50

What 16 does better (9) and where V50 wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Realme 16
Realme · 202516
8.4Score
9 advantages≈ $460
vs
Vivo V50
Vivo · 2025V50
8.9Score
15 advantages≈ $420
Higher score
8.5Display8.7
5.4Performance6.9
6.2Camera8.5
8.9Battery8.6
8.4Features8.2
Dimensions

Size comparison

16V50
75.1 × 158.38.176.7 × 163.37.4
16V50Difference
Height158.3 mm163.3 mm−5 mm
Width75.1 mm76.7 mm−1.6 mm
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm+0.7 mm
Weight183 g189 g−6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 16 better than V50?

  1. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+17%
  2. Memory card slotYes · V50: No
  3. Energy classA vs B
  4. Battery charge cycles1,600 vs 8002×
  5. Drop resistance classB vs C
  6. Weight183 g vs 189 g+3%
  7. Pixel density397 ppi vs 388 ppi+2%
  8. Endurance per cycle72 h vs 53 h+36%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is V50 better than 16?

  1. AnTuTu score607,352 vs 833,862+37%
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,047 vs 3,210+57%
  3. Wired charging60 W vs 90 W+50%
  4. Storage (max)256 GB vs 512 GB2×
  5. Optical stabilisationNo · 16: Yes
  6. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  7. Ultra-wide cameraNo · 16: Yes
  8. Max video1080p vs 4K
  9. 4K selfie videoNo · 16: Yes
  10. Repairability classC vs B
  11. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2.63 GHz+5%
  12. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.8″+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme 16Realme 16≈ $4608.4
Vivo V50Vivo V50≈ $4208.9
Design
Weight183 g189 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.4 mm
Height158.3 mm163.3 mm
Width75.1 mm76.7 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionAGC DT-Star D+Diamond Shield Glass
ColoursWhite Swan, Black CloudAncora Red (Rose Red), Satin Black (Titanium Grey), Starry Blue (Starry Night), Mist Purple
Display
Screen size6.6″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,372 px2,392 px
Pixel density397 ppi388 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,500 nits
Measured brightness—1,274 nits
Screen-to-body ratio88.3%88.5%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6400 TurboQualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2.63 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 720
AnTuTu score607,352833,862
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0473,210
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,450
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Main sensor size1/2.93"1/1.55"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoYes
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera50 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)—15.3 h
Wired charging60 W90 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless chargingYes—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared portYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.1 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical or ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximityFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
SAR (head)—0.99 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceRealme UI 7.0Funtouch 15
Major OS updates promised—3
EU label
Energy classAB
Battery charge cycles1,600800
Endurance per cycle72 h53 h
Repairability classCB
Drop resistance classBC
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