Realme launched the Realme 16 5G in India on April 2. Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, the smartphone includes a rear “selfie mirror” designed to make taking selfies easier using the main camera. The device packs a 7,000mAh battery, which the company claims can last up to two days.
Realme 16 5G: Price and variants
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8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 31,999 -
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 33,999 -
12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 36,999 -
Colours: Air White and Air Black
Realme 16 5G: Availability and offers
According to the company, the smartphone is available for pre-booking. Customers who pre-book the device will get a one-year extended warranty along with an additional gift at mainline stores.
The smartphone will be available from April 6 through the company’s website, the e-commerce platform Flipkart, and select retail outlets.
Mainline offers:
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Up to Rs 3,000 bank discount via credit card EMI -
Rs 1,500 discount on UPI payments -
Up to Rs 5,000 Bump Up (Prexo) offer -
No-interest EMI available for up to 15 months
Online offers:
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Up to Rs 3,000 bank discount via credit card EMI -
Rs 2,000 discount via bank offer or UPI -
Up to Rs 5,000 Bump Up (Prexo) offer -
No-interest EMI available for up to 12 months -
Rs 1,000 exchange bonus
Realme 16 5G: Details
The Realme 16 5G sports a 6.57-inch display with 4,200 nits of peak brightness. Realme has introduced a new “Gleaming Wings” finish for the 16 5G. The company said that the multi-layered gradient design creates a shifting blue and gold effect under light. The smartphone weighs 183g and is 8.1mm thin.
The Realme 16 5G includes a small mirror next to the rear camera that lets users take selfies using the main sensor, a feature the company calls a “selfie mirror.” The company said taking selfies with the rear camera is made easier through the “Say Hi” gesture, which automatically starts a countdown. It also features a ring flash to deliver softer, more even lighting in low-light conditions.
The device features a camera bar with a horizontal rear camera layout featuring a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera with a Sony sensor. The company said that it will use LumaColor imaging technology to maintain balanced colours and more accurate skin tones across different lighting conditions. At the front, it gets a 50MP selfie camera for selfies, video calls, and more.
On the software side, the device runs on Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16. The phone also includes AI Edit Genie, which lets users change elements like hairstyles, outfits, and backgrounds with a single command. Another feature, AI Instant Clip, is aimed at content creation, allowing users to turn photos and videos from their gallery into ready-to-share clips.
Realme 16 5G: Specifications
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Display: 6.57-inch AMOLED, FHD+ (2372×1080), 120Hz refresh rate, 4,200 nits peak brightness -
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo -
RAM: Up to 12GB -
Storage: Up to 256GB -
Rear camera: 50MP (Sony IMX852) + 2MP monochrome -
Front camera: 50MP -
Battery: 7,000mAh -
Charging: 60W, bypass charging -
Durability: IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K -
Weight: 183g -
Thickness: 8.1mm
