The Realme 16T has launched in India as the fourth phone in the lineup, joining the Realme 16 5G, Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro Plus. It's the most affordable phone in the lineup, sitting below the regular Realme 16, offering a monstrous battery, a big 144 Hz display and more.
Realme 16T Specifications and Features
The Realme 16T 5G sports a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD display with up to 144 Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness and 180 Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the phone is powered by the Dimensity 6300 chipset, which brings 5G connectivity to the table.

A major highlight of the phone is its monstrous 8,000mAh battery, supported by 45W fast charging. Besides, just like the Realme 16 5G, the 16T also offers a selfie mirror at the back to help users capture selfies through the 50 MP rear camera.
That said, here's a quick rundown of all the key Realme 16T 5G specifications:
- 6.8-inch HD+ (1570 x 720) pixels flat 144 Hz display, up to 1,200 nits HBM, 180 Hz touch sampling rate
- 166.47 x 78.23 x 8.88mm, 224 grams weight
- IP66 + IP68 + IP69 + IP69K rated
- Dimensity 6300 chipset
- 5,300mm2 AirFlow VC cooling system
- Up to 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage
- 50 MP Sony IMX-852 AI primary camera + 2 MP monochrome, LumaColor Imaging System
- 16 MP selfie shooter
- 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging
- Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0
- 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Realme 16T Price in India and Sale Date
The Realme 16T 5G has launched in India in two variants and here's a rundown:
- Realme 16T 6 GB + 128 GB price in India: Rs 29,999
- Realme 16T 8 GB + 128 GB price in India: Rs 31,999
- Realme 16T 8 GB + 256 GB price in India: Rs 34,999
As for availability, the smartphone is currently available to pre-order via realme.com and will go on sale from May 26, 2026. The smartphone will be available to purchase in Aurora Green, Starlight Red and Starlight Black colourways.


























