{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-pro-plus-vs-vivo-v80-lite/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T14:23:19+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme 16 Pro Plus vs vivo V80 Lite",
    "answer": "The Realme 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The vivo V80 Lite still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The vivo V80 Lite is the cheaper of the two at PKR 145,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme 16 Pro Plus",
            "slug": "realme-16-pro-plus",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16-pro-plus/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-7-2025-10_20_21-AM-1-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 93,
                "battery": 70,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 31, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1272 × 2800 pixels (~450 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 144Hz, HDR",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core (up to 2.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OS, Realme UI 7.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 / 12 GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128 / 256 / 512 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "200 MP (wide) + 8 MP (ultrawide), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion Si-Ca 7000 mAh, non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIMIP(68 / IP69 dust & water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo V80 Lite",
            "slug": "vivo-v80-lite",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-v80-lite/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_03_51-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 145999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:14:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 22,
                "camera": 87,
                "battery": 81,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 98.8,
                "overall": 68.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 24, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164.42 × 75.25 × 7.99 mm (Sapphire Blue); 164.42 × 75.25 × 8.10 mm (Silk White)",
                    "Weight": "197 g (Sapphire Blue); 199 g (Silk White)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1260 × 2800 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits Peak Brightness",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, OriginOS 6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Extended RAM up to 8GB )",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB/256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual 50 MP (f/1.8, Sony IMX852) + 2 MP (f/2.4), LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "Rear Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps; Front Camera — 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7050 mAh,",
                    "Wired charging": "44W FlashCharge, Reverse Charging Supported."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS).",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 2.4GHz/5GHz, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-16-pro-plus",
        "margin": 12.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 57,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 22
                },
                "leader": "realme-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 93,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 87
                },
                "leader": "realme-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 70,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 81
                },
                "leader": "vivo-v80-lite"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 87.5,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 50
                },
                "leader": "realme-16-pro-plus"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-16-pro-plus": 100,
                    "vivo-v80-lite": 98.8
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "vivo V80 Lite costs PKR 29,000 less.",
        "vivo V80 Lite packs a 50 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme 16 Pro Plus ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Realme 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme 16 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. vivo V80 Lite can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme 16 Pro Plus and vivo V80 Lite in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus is listed at PKR 174,999 and vivo V80 Lite at PKR 145,999. That makes vivo V80 Lite cheaper by PKR 29,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme 16 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme 16 Pro Plus uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo V80 Lite, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme 16 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "vivo V80 Lite leads on battery. Realme 16 Pro Plus carries a 7000 mAh cell and vivo V80 Lite a 7050 mAh cell."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme 16 Pro Plus or vivo V80 Lite?",
            "answer": "Realme 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) while vivo V80 Lite runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}