realme 16 Pro+ 5G

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realme 16 Pro+ 5G — Disadvantages

Cons

Our editorial view of this model’s strengths and limitations.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is primarily aimed at everyday use. Messages, video and navigation are within its comfort zone, but demanding games need lower graphics settings. A high screen refresh rate does not guarantee matching frame rates in every game.

There is no microSD slot, so storage cannot be expanded with a card. The system and apps use some of the 512 GB. If you record plenty of video, you will need to move files to a computer or cloud storage periodically.

A 6.8-inch screen also means a large phone. Reaching the upper corners one-handed is awkward, and it takes up considerable pocket space. If you prefer compact phones, try the grip before buying.