realme has launched the realme 16 Pro 5G and realme 16 Pro+ 5G smartphones in India. The new Pro series targets users who want a premium-looking phone with strong camera features, smooth performance, and long battery life. Both models sit in the upper mid-range segment and bring several upgrades over earlier realme phones.
realme introduces a new Urban Wild design language with this series. The realme 16 Pro+ uses a bio-based silicone back with a textured finish inspired by natural materials. The realme 16 Pro comes with a smooth matte back that feels soft in the hand. Both phones look clean and premium and are built to last. They come with high-level water and dust resistance, including IP69 ratings, which is rare in this price range.
Both phones feature large 6.8-inch OLED displays with a 144Hz refresh rate, making scrolling and gaming feel smooth. The realme 16 Pro+ has a curved 1.5K display with very high peak brightness, which helps with outdoor visibility. The realme 16 Pro uses a flat AMOLED panel with the same resolution and refresh rate. Both displays support wide color coverage and advanced dimming features for eye comfort.
The two phones differ clearly in performance hardware. The realme 16 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, aimed at users who want better gaming and multitasking performance. The realme 16 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max processor, which is suitable for daily tasks, gaming, and long usage without overheating. Both phones use a vapor cooling system to manage heat.
realme offers the phones with 8GB or 12GB RAM options and up to 256GB internal storage. The Pro+ model uses faster RAM technology, while both phones use UFS 3.1 storage. This ensures quick app loading and smooth multitasking.
Camera performance is a major focus of the realme 16 Pro series. Both phones feature a 200MP main rear camera with optical image stabilization. The realme 16 Pro+ adds a 3.5x periscope telephoto camera, allowing better zoom and more flexible portrait shots. The standard Pro model relies on software-based focal length switching.
Both phones include advanced portrait and AI camera features such as style presets, background editing, and smart lighting tools. On the front, both phones come with a 50MP selfie camera, which supports high-quality photos and 4K video recording.
Both models feature an in-display fingerprint sensor for quick and secure unlocking. For audio, the phones come with stereo speakers and support high-resolution sound, making them suitable for media consumption and gaming.
The realme 16 Pro series supports 5G networks, dual VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and USB Type-C. Both phones also include an infrared sensor, which can be used as a remote for supported devices.
Battery life is another strong point. Both phones pack a 7000mAh battery, which is much larger than average for this segment. They support 80W fast charging, allowing users to recharge quickly despite the large battery size. This makes the phones suitable for heavy users who need all-day and even two-day battery life.
Pricing and Availability
The realme 16 Pro 5G starts at Rs. 31,999, while the realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at Rs. 39,999. The phones are available in multiple RAM and storage variants.
realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹39,999 (Launch offer: ₹35,999)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹41,999 (Launch offer: ₹37,999)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹44,999 (Launch offer: ₹40,999)
realme 16 Pro 5G
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹31,999 (Launch offer: ₹28,999)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹33,999 (Launch offer: ₹30,999)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹36,999 (Launch offer: ₹33,999)
Both models will be sold through Flipkart, realme.com, and offline retail stores across India. Launch offers include bank discounts, exchange benefits, no-cost EMI options, and extra benefits for existing realme users.
