Realme 16 Pro+ 5G vs Realme GT5 Pro
Compare Realme 16 Pro+ 5G vs Realme GT5 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 6100mAh vs 5500mAh…

Realme
16 Pro+ 5G
$379
7categories won

Realme
GT5 Pro
$549
5categories won
7 categories tied · 19 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G takes the overall win
The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G claims the overall win over the Realme GT5 Pro, delivering a stronger technical package across battery endurance and core hardware. In camera testing, the 16 Pro+ 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Pro+ 5G. Choose the 16 Pro+ 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the GT5 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
16 Pro+ 5G wins on endurance with 6,100 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 and smooth everyday multitasking.
16 Pro+ 5G wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.
16 Pro+ 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $379 vs $549.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
16 Pro+ 5G vs GT5 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.74" | 6.78" |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 | 1264 x 2780Winner |
| Pixel density | — | 450 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 3500 nits | 4500 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | — | 2,180,000 |
| Geekbench multi | — | 6920 |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3xWinner | 2.7x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | — | 8K at 24fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,100 mAhWinner | 5,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 gWinner | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mmWinner | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP64 |
| Build | — | Duralumin aerospace aluminum frame, micro-nanometer vegan leather or AG glass back |
Software and support
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 14, realme UI 5.0 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 16 Pro+ 5G | GT5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $379Winner | $549 |
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
Bringing luxury vegan leather finishes, a curved 1.5K 120Hz display, and an authentic Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto lens to the sub-$400 arena, Realme redefines affordable portraiture.
- Display
- 6.74"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,100mAh
Realme GT5 Pro
The Realme GT5 Pro sets an industry benchmark for price-to-performance ratio, uniting Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 firepower, a massive 5400 mAh battery with 100W/50W charging, and dual flagship Sony sensors.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh