Side-by-side technical data
Realme Narzo 90X vs Realme 16
Comparison between Realme Narzo 90X 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 better choice for a much sharper, brighter display, faster storage and newer Wi-Fi connectivity. The Realme Narzo 90X suits buyers who prefer a larger screen and 144Hz; its overall score is 5.8 versus 6.8.
The realme 16 leads the display with AMOLED, 4,500 nits, 1,080 × 2,372 px and 391 ppi, versus the Narzo 90X’s IPS LCD, 1,200 nits, 720 × 1,570 px and 254 ppi. The Narzo keeps the larger diagonal at 6.8″ versus 6.57″, plus 144Hz versus 120Hz. The realme 16 is also lighter at 181 g versus 212 g.
For performance and connectivity, the realme 16 pairs UFS 2.2 with the Narzo’s eMMC 5.1, offers 256 GB versus 128 GB, and adds Wi-Fi 6E beyond Wi-Fi 5. Its front camera is 50 MP versus 8 MP. Battery hardware is closely matched: both have 7,000 mAh and 60W charging; the Narzo 90X adds a Si-Carbon battery and bypass charging, while the realme 16 includes NFC.
Realme Narzo 90X
The realme 16 is the better buy for its 4,500-nit AMOLED display, UFS 2.2 storage and Wi-Fi 6E.
Realme 16
The Realme Narzo 90X is the better buy for a 6.8″, 144Hz display, but only if it costs less.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme 16, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Narzo 90X, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Body Materials
- Leather
- against Glass, Plastic
- Display Diagonal
- 6.8″
- against 6.57″
Realme 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 454,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | 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 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % Best value | 88.3 % |
| Body Materials | Leather Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
Battery
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 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 | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 72 h |
Display
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 2,372 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Frameless | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 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, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 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, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou, A-GPS Best value | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | 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 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | Narzo 90X | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5171 |
