Apple iPhone 16vsRealme P1 5G
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Apple iPhone 16 wins
Verdict
Apple iPhone 16 wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Apple iPhone 16 is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 799 — USD 610 more than the Realme P1 5G. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Apple iPhone 16 takes Performance — led by performance score (1,400,000 pts).
- Realme P1 5G takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 16 takes Camera — led by video score (94 pts).
- Too close to call between Realme P1 5G and Apple iPhone 16.
- Realme P1 5G takes Price — led by price (189 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,400,000 pts vs 600,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 58 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want a better camera — 142 pts vs 86 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose Realme P1 5G if you want…
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.67 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want sharper selfies — 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 3,561 mAh.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 20 W.
- Choose Realme P1 5G if you want a lower price — 189 USD vs 799 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 16
- Realme P1 5G
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 16
Choose Apple iPhone 16 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 799.
Realme P1 5G
Choose Realme P1 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 189, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 speed
- Camera Control button
- Strong resale value
- 60 Hz display
- Slow 20 W charging
- No telephoto lens
Realme P1 5G
- 120 Hz AMOLED
- Dimensity 7050
- 45 W charging
- No ultrawide
- Plastic build
- No telephoto