Realme 16 5G: Chinese smartphone company Realme launched the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ earlier this year. Now, the company has confirmed that it will launch the base model, the Realme 16, in India. The Realme 16 5G will launch in India on April 2, 2026.
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Realme 16 5G: Chinese smartphone company Realme launched the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ earlier this year. Now, the company has confirmed that it will launch the base model, the Realme 16, in India. The Realme 16 5G will launch in India on April 2, 2026. The phone will be available for sale on the e-commerce platform Flipkart. Realme has also created a dedicated page for the Realme 16 5G on Flipkart.
The company has also confirmed that the Realme 16 5G will be available in two color options – Air Black and Air White. The device will feature a powerful 7,000mAh battery with a 60W adapter. The company has shared a teaser image showing the design and camera layout of the Realme 16 5G.
The smartphone will feature a horizontally aligned rear camera module, housing a 50MP rear camera with a circular LED flash. The smartphone also has a 50MP selfie camera on the front. The Realme 16 5G also features a small selfie mirror, allowing users to easily take selfies using the rear camera.
This feature allows for precise framing without relying on the front camera, improving image quality and making the entire process more intuitive and easy.
The company stated, “Taking selfies with the rear camera is even easier with the ‘Say Hi’ gesture, which automatically starts a countdown. Furthermore, the ring flash provides studio-like soft lighting even in dimly lit environments.”
The smartphone maker also revealed that the upcoming device will feature Vibe Master Mode, which allows for effortless atmospheric portrait capture. Users can experience three new tonal presets – Lively, Festival, and Ceremony – with customizable settings for photos that look even more unique.
The device is expected to feature a 6.57-inch display. The Realme 16 is rumored to feature a Dimensity 6400 Turbo processor and will run on Android 16. It has been confirmed that it will receive four years of security updates and three Android OS upgrades. The phone has an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance.
Realme 16 5G Price in India (Expected)
According to leaks, the Realme 16 5G price in India could be between ₹17,999 and ₹19,999. However, the company has not provided pricing information.
