iPhone 16 Plus vs Realme 9

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Plus

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$899 USD

Realme · 2022

Realme 9

76/ 100

Launch MSRPPricing on request

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Realme 9 BETTER THAN iPhone 16 Plus?

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iPhone 16 Plus

Realme 9Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	iPhone 16	Realme 9	LEADER
Refresh Rate	60Hz	90Hz	90Hz
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	5,000 mAh	+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W	18W	27W Max
Main Camera Sensor	48 MP	48 MP	48 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.5"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	199g	188g	188g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Plus:

✓$9100 lower launch MSRP ($899 vs $9999)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Realme 9:

✓11g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+326 mAh more capacity)
✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	iPhone 16 Plus	Realme 9
1. Display & Screen🏆 Realme 9 Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	OLED Super Retina XDR	IPS TFT LCD
Screen Size	6.7"	6.5"
Resolution & Density	2796x1290 (460 ppi)	1080x2400 (405 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz ProMotion	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 16 Plus Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	iOS 18	Android 11
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB / 512GB	64GB / 128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 16 Plus Wins Camera
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.6, OIS, Fusion 48MP	48 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	15.9 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Realme 9 Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm	162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
Weight	199 g	188 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Realme 9 Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,674 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	18W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.1
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$899	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Realme 9 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 76.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Realme 9 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose iPhone 16 Plus:

Brighter screen: 2,000 nits peak vs 0 nits · More system memory: 8GB RAM vs max 6GB

When to choose Realme 9:

Higher overall BeastScore: 76.3 vs top rival 75.7 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+326 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Plus vs Realme 9

Which is better: iPhone 16 Plus or Realme 9?

Realme 9 leads with an overall BeastScore of 76.3/100 compared to iPhone 16 Plus (75.7/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 76.3 vs top rival 75.7 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+326 mAh more).