Realme 16 5G has officially launched in India today, featuring a massive 7,000 mAh battery and a slim design. It features a pro-grade 50MP Portrait Master camera, a vibrant 6.57-inch display, and an AI-driven Flux Engine for seamless performance. The Realme 16 comes in two colours: Air White and Air Black, starting at ₹31,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

Key specifications
The Realme 16 5G features a massive 7,000 mAh battery and 60W fast charging, with a claim of up to two days of usage, all packed into a slim design. It has a large 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 4,200 nits peak brightness and a 120Hz refresh rate for vibrant and smooth visuals.
The smartphone includes 50MP sensors on both the front and rear. The rear camera bar also comes with a selfie mirror to help capture perfect selfies. It offers several AI features for enhanced photography.
Coming to the chipset, it is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo processor, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It runs on the latest Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 and features the Flux Engine, which the brand claims can ensure smooth and consistent performance over time.
Realme has designed the phone to be slim yet sturdy. It is only 8.1 mm thick and weighs 183 grams. It is also IP69 certified, providing protection against dust and water splashes.
Realme 16: Price in India, availability
The Realme 16 5G launched in India on April 2, 2026. The base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at ₹31,999, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant costs ₹36,999. Pre order begins today and the shipping will start from 5th April.

