The Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ went official last month with a promise of three years of major OS updates and four years of security patches. However, the brand has now announced an extended software update policy for its Realme 16 Pro series to keep up in a market where future-proofing phones is becoming increasingly important.
Realme 16 Pro, 16 Pro+ Updated Software Policy
With the revised commitment, the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ will now receive four major Android OS updates and six years of security patches.
The phones ship with Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 out of the box, and with the latest move, they are confirmed to receive upgrades up to Android 20. Security updates, meanwhile, will continue till 2032.
This marks a notable upgrade from the brand's earlier commitment and undoubtedly the longest software support cycle ever offered on Realme phones.
Realme 16 Pro, 16 Pro+ Specifications
Both phones feature 144 Hz AMOLED displays, but the Pro uses a 6.78-inch flat panel, while the Pro+ sports a 6.8-inch curved screen.
Under the hood, the Realme 16 Pro is powered by the Max variant of the Dimensity 7300 chipset, while the Realme 16 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor.
For cameras, both phones use a 200 MP main rear lens with OIS and an 8 MP ultra-wide shooter. The Realme 16 Pro+ also adds a 50 MP periscope telephoto with 3.5x optical zoom. Selfies are handled by a 50 MP front camera on both phones.
The Realme 16 Pro series also packs massive 7,000mAh batteries with 80W fast charging support. Additional features include an in-display fingerprint scanner and infrared control.
