Side-by-side technical data
Realme P4x vs Realme 16
Comparison between Realme P4x 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 choice for a better display and a lighter phone: AMOLED, 4,500 nits, and 181 g versus the Realme P4x’s IPS LCD, 1,000 nits, and 208 g. The P4x suits performance-focused buyers, with an AnTuTu score of 848,473 versus 454,000 and UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2.
The realme 16 also brings stronger protection, with IP68 and IP69 versus IP64, while both phones have 7,000 mAh batteries. Its 60W charging beats the P4x’s 45W and sits above average; the P4x counters with a Si-Carbon battery and bypass charging.
The realme 16 has a 50MP front camera versus 8MP, although the P4x has an f/2 aperture versus f/2.4. The P4x reaches 144 Hz versus 120 Hz and Bluetooth 5.4 versus 5.3, while supporting 512 GB versus 256 GB. The choice is between display, camera, and lighter handling, or performance and storage.
Realme P4x
The realme 16 is the better buy for a 4,500-nit AMOLED display, IP68/IP69 protection, and a lighter 181 g body.
Realme 16
The Realme P4x is the better buy for performance-focused buyers, with 848,473 AnTuTu points and UFS 3.1 storage.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.5 | 8.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 3.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme P4x, if you care about…
- 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
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- 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
Realme 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,000 nits
- Weight
- 183 g
- against 208 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 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 | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 848,473 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores 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 | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Pink, Green, Purple | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.1 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.9 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 183 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % | 88.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Leather Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69K Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m Best value | 0.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
Battery
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 60 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 72 h |
Display
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,000 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel | HDR, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, AGC DT-Star D+ |
Sensors
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | P4x | 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, 3G UMTS B21, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | 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, QZSS 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 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, LHDC |
Technical
| Specification | P4x | 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5171 |
