The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme P4, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 80 W
- against 60 W
Realme 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K
- against IP66, IP65, MIL-STD-810H
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 850,103 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 cores and four 2.0 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 | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
Design
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Red, Purple | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.1 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % Best value | 88.3 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP66, IP65, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
Battery
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 60 W |
| Battery Features | Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 72 h |
Display
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px Best value | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 397 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 | HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | 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 B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 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 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, NFC, 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 |
Audio
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | P4 | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5171 |
