The Realme 16 5G has launched in India as a successor to last year's Realme 15 5G. The highlight here is the new "Selfie Mirror" design integrated into the rear camera module, alongside a focus on battery life and durability. With this, the brand is trying to offer something a little different in an otherwise crowded mid-range segment.
Realme 16 5G Specifications and Features
The Realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, offering up to 4,200 nits of peak brightness. The panel also supports 10-bit colours, which should translate to vibrant visuals and good contrast for multimedia consumption.
Powering the phone is the Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. In terms of software, the Realme 16 5G runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. Realme is promising three years of Android updates and four years of security patches, ensuring some level of long-term support.
On the camera front, the Realme 16 5G sports a 50 MP Sony IMX 852 primary rear camera along with a 50 MP selfie shooter for selfies and video calls. One of the standout elements is the "Selfie Mirror" placed next to the rear camera module, which allows users to frame themselves while capturing selfies using the rear camera. There's also an LED ring around the mirror.
The phone packs a massive 7,000mAh battery, with 60W fast charging support. Despite the large battery, the phone weighs around 183 grams, which should make it relatively comfortable to hold.
The Realme 16 5G also comes with an IP69 rating, offering improved resistance against dust and water.
Realme 16 5G Price in India and Sale Date
The Realme 16 5G arrives in three variants and here's a quick rundown of them all:
- Realme 16 5G 8 GB + 128 GB price in India: Rs 31,999
- Realme 16 5G 8 GB + 256 GB price in India: Rs 33,999
- Realme 16 5G 12 GB + 256 GB price in India: Rs 36,999
As for availability, the phone is currently up for pre-orders on the Realme India website till April 5, 2026. Interested buyers can get an instant bank discount of Rs 2,000 and up to 12-months of no-cost EMI options. The phone can be purchased in the Air White and Air Black colour options.
