Side-by-side technical data
Realme Narzo 90 vs Realme 16
Comparison between Realme Narzo 90 and Realme 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The realme 16 is the more complete choice for camera and connectivity: it adds optical image stabilization, Wi‑Fi 6E and reaches 4,500 nits. The Realme Narzo 90 trails there, and its 5.9 overall score versus 6.8 makes the gap clear.
The realme 16 has the brighter display, at 4,500 nits versus 4,000 nits, and twice the maximum storage: 256 GB versus 128 GB. Android 16 is also newer than the Narzo 90’s Android 15. The Realme Narzo 90 counters with a thinner body, 7.8 mm versus 8.1 mm, while both phones use a 6.57″ AMOLED display.
Both phones have a 7,000 mAh battery, 60 W fast charging and reverse charging. The Realme Narzo 90 uses a Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery, while the realme 16 uses Li-Polymer. The Narzo 90 suits buyers prioritizing a thinner body and that battery type; the realme 16 adds NFC, Wi‑Fi 6E and optical stabilization.
Realme Narzo 90
The realme 16 is the better buy for camera and connectivity, with optical stabilization and Wi‑Fi 6E.
Realme 16
The Realme Narzo 90 is the better buy only if it costs less; its clear advantage is the thinner 7.8 mm body.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Narzo 90, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.1 mm
- Waterproof Depth
- 2.5 m
- against 0.5 m
Realme 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 4,000 nits
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 454,000 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Black, Grey | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 181 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 88.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 2.5 m Best value | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
Battery
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Bypass Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 72 h |
Display
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,372 px | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 397 ppi | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, UMTS |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Narzo 90 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5111 | RMX5171 |
