Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16 Pro vs Honor X9e Pro 5G
Comparison between Realme 16 Pro and Honor X9e Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 7.4 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 203 g
Honor X9e Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 11,000 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 6,500 nits
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 812 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 985,368 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Purple, Blue | Gold, Black, Brown, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 162.6 mm | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 203 g |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 90.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Faux Leather |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K | IP68, IP69K, Drop Resistant Up to 1.2 m |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | 10 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 11,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 70 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 27 W |
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,272 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px | 2,788 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 450 ppi | 451 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM |
| Display colors | — | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years Best value | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, Auracast, ASHA Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Pro | X9e Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5121, RMX5120 | — |
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