The OnePlus is cheaper and noticeably faster. The realme has a bigger battery and 50 MP selfies.
Short answer
OnePlus Nord CE5 - Dimensity 8350 Apex, 80 W, an 8 MP ultrawide, cheaper. realme 16 5G - 6550 mAh, a 50 MP front camera, 8/256 GB as standard, lighter.
Key differences
| Spec | realme 16 5G | OnePlus Nord CE5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex |
| Display | 6.57", OLED, 1080×2372, 120 Hz | 6.77", AMOLED, 1080×2392, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/256 GB | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front | 50 MP | 16 MP |
| Battery | 6550 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 80 W |
| Protection | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP65 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.1 mm / 183 g | 199 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Chips
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo and MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Apex. The OnePlus is a class above.
Battery
6550 vs 5200 mAh, but 45 vs 80 W.
Memory
8/256 GB on the realme vs a base 8/128 GB on the OnePlus.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Speed, charging, price - OnePlus Nord CE5.
- Battery and selfies - realme 16 5G.
FAQ
How much does the realme 16 weigh?
183 g.
Is the OnePlus protected?
IP65.
Which is cheaper?
The OnePlus.