Realme 16 Pro Series Launch: Specs, Price, and Features

Realme is set to unveil its latest premium smartphone lineup in India with the Realme 16 Pro series, debuting tomorrow, January 6. This series includes two models: the Realme 16 Pro 5G and the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, promising advanced features, premium design, and top-tier performance.

Launch Date, Colour Options, and Availability

The Realme 16 Pro series will officially launch in India on January 6, with availability through Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The phones will come in Master Gold and Master Grey, alongside India-exclusive shades Camellia Pink and Orchid Purple.

These models showcase Realme’s new Urban Wild design language, crafted in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, blending elegance with modern aesthetics.

Expected Pricing and Storage Variants

Realme 16 Pro 5G

• 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹31,999
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹33,999
• 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹36,999

Realme 16 Pro+ 5G

• 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹39,999
• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹41,999
• 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹44,999

Official pricing is expected to be confirmed on launch day. Both models feature a triple rear camera setup in a square module with an LED flash, an aerospace-grade frame, and IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K dust and water resistance. The power and volume buttons are positioned on the right frame.

Display Features

The Realme 16 Pro series will feature AMOLED displays with full-HD+ resolution.

• Realme 16 Pro 5G:
  • 1.5K AMOLED panel
  • 144Hz refresh rate
  • 1.07 billion color support
  • Peak brightness up to 6,500 nits
• Realme 16 Pro+ 5G:
  • Slim 1.48mm bezels, 94% screen-to-body ratio
  • Touch sampling rate up to 2,500Hz
  • 4,608Hz PWM dimming
  • Netflix HDR playback support

Performance and Software

• Realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with an AnTuTu score around 1.44 million points.
• Realme 16 Pro 5G: Equipped with MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G and an AirFlow vapor chamber cooling system.

Both devices run Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0, support LPDDR5x RAM, and will receive three years of major Android updates and four years of security patches.

Camera Capabilities

The series features a LumaColor Image-tuned triple rear camera system with a 200MP primary sensor.

• Realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Adds a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 10x zoom.
• Both models support 4K video recording, with the Pro+ offering 4K HDR video across multiple zoom levels and dual-focal 4K video at 60fps.

Battery and Charging

Both models pack a 7,000mAh Titan battery, ensuring long-lasting performance and extended usage.

Key Highlights

• Cutting-edge 200MP primary camera for photography enthusiasts
• 7,000mAh battery for extended usage
• Three years of Android updates and four years of security support

The Realme 16 Pro series promises to combine premium design, high-performance hardware, and robust software support, making it a compelling choice for Indian smartphone users seeking flagship-level features.

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