Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 3 XL and Realme 16 - Which is better?

Google Pixel 3 XL vs Realme 16

46 out 100
Google Pixel 3 XL
VS
69 out 100
Realme 16
Google Pixel 3 XL
Realme 16

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 3 XL Manufactured in November, 2018, with display 6.3 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845, vs Realme 16, Manufactured in February, 2026 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 3 XL
  • Higher pixel density: 522ppi
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Realme 16
  • Larger display: 6.57in
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 183g vs 184g
  • Higher battery capacity: 7000mAh vs 3430mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB		 - 8/256 GB
- 12/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 3 XL and Realme 16
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 3 XL
vs
Realme 16

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 6.3 in 6.57 in
Resolution 1440x2960 pixels 1080x2372 pixels
Aspect ratio 18.5:9 19.5:9
Pixel density 522 ppi 397 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 400 nits 1400 nits
HDR support No Yes, HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio 83.1 % 89.1 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC dimming
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 3 XL
409 nits
Realme 16
n/a
sRGB gamut100 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)250 Hzn/a
Response time15 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 3 XL]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 158 mm (6.22 in) 158.3 mm (6.23 in)
Width 76.7 mm (3.02 in) 75.1 mm (2.96 in)
Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 8.1 mm (0.32 in)
Weight 184 g (6.49 oz) 183 g (6.46 oz)
Water resistance IPX8 IP69
Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
Back panel Glass Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Pink		 - White
- Black
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 3 XL
83.1 %
Realme 16
89.1 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 3 XL and Realme 16 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
Max Frequency 2500 MHz 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.5 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 10 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 685 Yes
Graphics Adreno 630 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 512 64
GPU Frequency 710 MHz 1072 MHz
FLOPS 727 GFLOPS 137.2 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 3 XL
569
Realme 16
809
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 3 XL
1630
Realme 16
2043
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)569809
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)16302043
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Realme 16]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 3 XL
427102
Realme 16
564125
CPU122802222910
GPU12545248154
Memory87997127147
UX90851165914
NanoReview Score427102564125
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 3 XL
1663
Realme 16
n/a
Max Surface Temp.44.7 °Cn/a
Stability94 %n/a
Graphics Test9 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1663n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 3 XL]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 3 XL
8933
Realme 16
n/a
Writing score9989n/a
Web score6968n/a
Video editing6562n/a
Data manipulation6572n/a
NanoReview Score8933n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 16
OS Size 13 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android Realme UI 7.0

Battery

Volume 3430 mAh 7000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 60 W
Battery Type Li-ion Silicon Carbon (Si/C)
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi (10 W) No
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 4 (50% in 35 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 2:00 h n/a
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 3 XL
15:28
Realme 16
n/a
Web Browsing05:51 hn/a
Video Playback09:13 hn/a
Games04:07 hn/a
Standby Mode77 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 120 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (720p) 240 fps (1080p)
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP Standard: 50 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Focal length28 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.551/2.93 (0.34)
Pixel size1.4 μm0.6 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
Aperture f/1.8 f/2.4
Focal length 28 mm 23 mm
Sensor Sony IMX355 n/a
Sensor size 1/3.2 n/a
Pixel size 1.4 μm n/a
Autofocus Phase autofocus No
Stabilization Optical Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.3
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoYes
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
LTE category16n/a
5G SupportNoYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No n/a
Dolby Atmos No No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 3 XL
84.2 dB
Realme 16
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Mid-range
Announced October, 2018 yr January, 2026 yr
Release Date November, 2018 yr February, 2026 yr
Launch Price ($) 900 n/a
Sensors - Hall Sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 80 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Realme 16 the clear winner in this comparison.

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