Realme has officially revealed the Realme 16 Pro series in India, introducing two new models – the Realme 16 Pro 5G and the more premium Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. These smartphones are packed with headline-grabbing specs like a massive 200-megapixel camera, 7,000mAh battery, high refresh rate AMOLED screens, and IP69K water and dust resistance. Not to mention, they offer some exclusive colours for Indian buyers too.
Let’s cut into everything you need to know about the new Realme 16 Pro series.
Pricing
Realme has priced both phones strategically across a wide range of configurations. Here’s how the pricing looks:
| Model | RAM + Storage | Price | Instant Bank Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realme 16 Pro 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹31,999 | ₹3,000 off |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹33,999 | ₹3,000 off | |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹36,999 | ₹3,000 off | |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹39,999 | ₹4,000 off |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹41,999 | ₹4,000 off | |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹44,999 | ₹4,000 off |
Both models go on sale from January 9, exclusively via Flipkart and Realme’s official website.
Colours
Realme is offering both phones in three colours, with two India-exclusive shades for each:
- Realme 16 Pro 5G: Master Gold, Pebble Grey, Orchid Purple (India-exclusive)
- Realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink (India-exclusive)
Display
The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G features a slightly larger 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280×2800 pixels, a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and a peak brightness of 6,500 nits. It supports HDR, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 1.07 billion colours for an immersive viewing experience.
The Realme 16 Pro 5G comes with a slightly smaller 6.78-inch display, offering 1272×2772 pixels resolution and a peak brightness of 1,400 nits. It matches the refresh rate and colour accuracy of the Pro+.
Performance
Here’s how both phones stack up on performance:
- Realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 4nm chip with Adreno 722 GPU. Clock speed goes up to 2.8GHz.
- Realme 16 Pro 5G: Packs MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chip with Mali G615 GPU.
Both phones run Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 and come with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, making them highly durable against dust and water.
Cameras
Photography is the showstopper here. Both phones come with:
- 200MP primary camera (f/1.8)
- 8MP ultra-wide camera (f/2.2)
- 50MP front camera (f/2.4)
Only the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G gets a 50MP telephoto sensor (f/2.8), making it a better choice for those who love zoomed-in shots or portraits.
It also supports 4K video recording at 60fps, whereas the Pro might be limited to lower frame rates.
Battery
Another standout is the 7,000mAh Titan battery packed into both phones. Realme has paired it with 80W wired fast charging, which means users can top up this massive battery quickly without long wait times.
Connectivity
Both Realme 16 Pro models come with:
- 5G and 4G LTE support
- Wi-Fi 6
- Bluetooth 5.4
- USB Type-C port
Despite packing such powerful hardware, the phones remain fairly sleek. The Pro+ model weighs about 203g and is 8.49mm thick, while the Pro model is 7.8mm thick and weighs 192g.
In short, both phones offer an excellent blend of style, power, and camera capabilities.
FAQs
What is the price of Realme 16 Pro 5G?
Starts at ₹31,999 for 8GB + 128GB variant.
How much battery do these phones have?
Both have 7,000mAh Titan batteries with 80W fast charging.
Does Realme 16 Pro+ have telephoto lens?
Yes, it features a 50MP telephoto camera.
Which processor is in Realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
It uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset.
When is the sale date in India?
Both phones go on sale on January 9.
