Realme 16 Pro Launched in India with 200 MP Camera and 7,000mAh Battery

After multiple teasers and updates, Realme has finally launched the 16 Pro smartphone in India. It brings a camera-centric mid-range offering to the table and is the first phone in its segment to feature a 200 MP camera. The smartphone also shines in other areas like the design, display and processor. Here is a detailed rundown of its specifications, pricing and availability details.

Realme 16 Pro Specifications and Features

Right off the bat, the most striking element of the Realme 16 Pro is its design. It brings a complete departure from the year's Reame 15 Pro with the new Urban Wild Design. It is co-created by Realme and renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. He previously collaborated with the brand to design some popular phones like the Realme GT Master Edition.

It brings the industry's first bio-organic silicone back with an aluminium alloy camera deco with PVD coating. The phone features a flat profile with a straight back and front and a matte-finish mid-frame. The smartphone is also relatively sleek at 7.75 mm and is also lightweight at 192 grams.

Realme 16 Pro design — Image Credit: Beebom Gadgets

Now, it is not only the design where the Realme 16 Pro shines. Cameras remain a strong talking point of the smartphone. It is backed by the brand's all-new LumaColor IMAGE system for better colour accuracy and natural skin tones.

Supporting the tech is a capable camera system with a 200 MP Samsung HP5 primary camera with OIS. There are also several new and AI-based camera features like AI Perfect Shot for group photos, AI Ultra Clarity and Vibe Master Mode with 21 custom portrait tones.

Realme 16 Pro cameras — Image Credit: Beebom Gadgets

Aside from that, the smartphone also shines in the battery, display, processor and other departments. Here is a complete breakdown of what's new with the Realme 16 Pro in India:

6.8-inch 1.5K 144 Hz LTPS 10-bit AMOLED display with HDR10+ support and 6,500 nits peak brightness
AGC DT Star D+ front glass protection
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G processor (over-clocked variant of the Dimensity 7300 chip)
AirFlow Vapour Chamber cooling
up to 12 GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256 GB UFS 2.2 storage
Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16
4 years of software upgrades and 6 years of security updates
200 MP Samsung HP5 main camera and an 8 MP 112° ultra-wide angle lens
50 MP selfie camera
7,000 battery with 80W fast USB-C charging
IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rating for dust and water resistance
In-display fingerprint scanner, stereo speakers, Infrared sensor, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC, dual SIM 5G and USB-C 2.0 port

Realme 16 Pro software — Image Credit: Beebom Gadgets

Realme 16 Pro Price in India and Sale Date

The Realme 16 Pro starts at Rs 31,999 for the base 8 GB + 128 GB model and customers can avail it for an effective price of Rs 28,999 with launch offers. Here is a quick breakdown of the different RAM and storage options and their price:

Variants	Price in India
8 GB + 128 GB	Rs 31,999
8 GB + 256 GB	Rs 33,999
12 GB + 256 GB	Rs 36,999

All three variants of the phone will go on sale starting from January 8, 2026, via Flipkart and the official Realme India website. Users can pre-book the device starting today, that is, January 6, 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards.

Early bird customers are eligible for a Rs 1,500 instant bank offer, up to 9 months of no-cost EMI and a free Realme Buds T200 TWS earbuds. Interested folks will be able to score the latest smartphone in Master Gold, Pebble Grey and Orchid Purple colourways.