Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs realme 16 5G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- Displayrealme 16 5G
- PerformanceApple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Camerarealme 16 5G
- Battery and Chargingrealme 16 5G
- Designrealme 16 5G
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max A20 Pro, realme 16 5G Dimensity 6400. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 6.9", realme 16 5G 6.57". realme 16 5G leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. realme 16 5G leads on Battery: 6830 mAh against 5391 mAh. Fast Charging is the same on both: 60 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
81% – 65%
Photo / Video
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
82% – 68%
Battery Life
realme 16 5G
68% – 61%
Daily Use
realme 16 5G
83% – 63%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo reviews yet |  realmerealme 16 5GNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A20 Pro | Dimensity 6400 |
| Screen Size | 6.9" | 6.57" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5391 mAh | 6830 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 60 W | 60 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9" | 6.57" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED flexible screen |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1080x2372 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nit | 4200 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A20 Pro | Dimensity 6400 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 7-core GPU | Mali G57 MC2 |
| RAM | No data | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | No data | LPDDR4X + UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.48–f/4.0 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | 48 MP | No data |
| Telephoto | 4x | No data |
| Telephoto Resolution | 48 MP | No data |
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | 5391 mAh | 6830 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 60 W | 60 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No data |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 249 g | 183 g |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 8.10 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | No data |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | No data |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Optical In-Display Fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | No data |
| Interface | No data | realme UI 7.0 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Headphone jack | No data | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
realme 16 5G leads on 6 of 8 compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.