The Realme 16 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 5 are both excellent mid-range phones that are worth the money. We compared the two devices side by side, looking at each one in detail, to see which one is the superior mid-range option that you can buy right now.
The Realme 16 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 5 comparison reveals several significant differences that new buyers should take into account.
In This Article
Display
Realme 16 Pro: 6.78-inch AMOLED display
OnePlus Nord 5: 6.83-inch AMOLED screen
Processor
Realme 16 Pro: MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Max 5G
OnePlus Nord 5: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC
Rear camera(s)
Realme 16 Pro: 200MP Main (OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide
OnePlus Nord 5: 50MP Main (Sony LYT-700, OIS) + 8MP Ultra-wide
Selfie camera
Realme 16 Pro: 50MP
OnePlus Nord 5: 50MP
RAM and storage
Realme 16 Pro: 8GB/12GB RAM with 128GB/256GB (UFS 3.1)
OnePlus Nord 5: 8GB/12GB RAM with 256GB/512GB (UFS 3.1)
Battery
Realme 16 Pro: 7,000 mAh
OnePlus Nord 5: 6,800 mAh
Operating system
Realme 16 Pro: Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16)
OnePlus Nord 5: OxygenOS 15 (Android 15)
Price
Realme 16 Pro: Rs 33,699
OnePlus Nord 5: Rs 32,499
Our Take
With its remarkable peak brightness of 6,500 nits, the Realme 16 Pro ensures visibility in direct sunlight. On the other hand, the OnePlus Nord 5 has Aqua Touch technology to improve its performance in wet situations and has a bigger 6.83-inch display.
The OnePlus Nord 5 boasts a top-tier Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 CPU, enabling 144 FPS gaming in titles like BGMI and simplifying multitasking. The Realme 16 Pro, on the other hand, has the Dimensity 7300 Max processor, which doesn’t perform as well as the Snapdragon.
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Both smartphones are really different when it comes to photography. The Realme 16 Pro has a 200MP camera with a high resolution, which is ideal for those who regularly crop pictures without losing detail. It also has the “LumaColor” engine, which makes skin tones look more realistic in photos. The OnePlus Nord 5 has a lower-resolution Sony LYT-700 sensor, but it can capture 4K videos at 60 frames per second on both the front and back cameras. The Realme device can only record 4K videos at 30 frames per second.
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The Realme 16 Pro has a competitive edge since it boasts a huge 7,000 mAh “Titan” battery. Still, both phones have great batteries, with capacities of more than 5,000 mAh, which is far more than the industry standard.
In the end, the Realme 16 Pro has a better battery life and a brighter screen, while the OnePlus Nord 5 (Review)has better processing power, camera functions, and general usefulness in various situations. It shows that the OnePlus Nord 5 is better for those who care about performance, while the Realme 16 Pro is better for people who care about battery life and display quality.
