Apple iPhone 16 vs Realme C100
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 and Realme C100 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Realme C100 is the cheaper of the two at $220 versus $799, a difference of about $579. The Realme C100 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 16 stands out for a18 chip enables apple intelligence, while Realme C100 is praised for large 6.5-inch display with 90hz refresh rate. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
- →Compact and lightweight design
Buy the Realme C100 if…
- →Large 6.5-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate
- →Decent battery capacity at 5000mAh for all-day use
- →Lightweight at 192 grams
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
Pros
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
- Improved 48 MP main camera
- Strong battery life for its size
Cons
- Still 60Hz display in 2024
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto lens
- No always-on display
Realme C100
Pros
- Large 6.5-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate
- Decent battery capacity at 5000mAh for all-day use
- Lightweight at 192 grams
- Budget-friendly entry-level option
Cons
- Basic 8MP main camera
- Limited performance with Helio G85 chipset
- Only 4GB RAM and 64GB storage
- Slow 10W charging
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Realme C100 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | — |
| Material | Aluminum frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 8MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 5MP |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | — | — |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5000mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 10W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | — |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Black, Green |
| Weight | — | 192g |
| IP rating | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB |
| Chipset | — | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Storage | — | 64GB |
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