Realme is gearing up to launch its latest smartphones, the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+, in India soon. The company has officially started teasing the upcoming launch of the Realme 16 Pro series in the Indian market. This new lineup is set to succeed the Realme 15 Pro, continuing the brand's focus on the premium mid-range segment. While the company hasn't disclosed specific hardware details and release dates, tipsters have provided insights on what to expect.
According to leaks, the Realme 16 Pro series will make its debut in India on January 6, 2026. The lineup will consist of the standard 16 Pro and the 16 Pro+.
Realme has indicated a strategic shift toward prioritizing practical usage and "real-world value" over purely specification-driven marketing. The company says the upcoming series will introduce a refined design language with a specific emphasis on craftsmanship and device durability. The "Number Series" has been a central part of Realme's portfolio since the line was first introduced in 2018 and has served as the brand's primary vehicle for mid-range updates in performance and design. The 16 Pro series represents the latest iteration in this timeline. Realme has confirmed that the new devices will continue to target the youth demographic, maintaining the market positioning established by its predecessors.
Expected Specs and Features
Both the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ are expected to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and responsiveness. The phones are also expected to feature a 50-megapixel front shooter.
The Realme 16 Pro is tipped to feature a 200MP primary rear camera and an 8MP ultrawide lens for capturing a wider range of shots.
The Realme 16 Pro will likely feature a large 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging for long-lasting performance. The phone may run on a 2.5GHz processor and Android 16-based Realme UI 7. It is expected to include an in-display fingerprint scanner and an IR blaster. Early measurements suggest the Realme 16 Pro will likely come in at 162.6 x 77.6 x 7.75mm and weigh roughly 192g.
Tipsters claim the Realme 16 Pro will arrive in four RAM and storage configurations: 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 512GB. The handset is also rumoured to come in grey, gold and purple finishes.
The Realme 16 Pro+ is expected to feature a more powerful chipset and a periscope telephoto unit, which was missing in the Realme 15 Pro. The Pro+ model is said to feature a telephoto camera. Realme has teased the full zoom range from 1X to 10X, which confirms that the Realme 16 Pro+ is getting a telephoto camera. This telephoto is expected to be a 50 MP 3.5X lens with an approximate 85 mm focal length. The Realme 16 Pro+ will include a telephoto lens for better zoomed-in shots and will come in more premium colors: Master Gray, Master Gold, and Camellia Pink. The Realme 16 Pro+ will arrive in four variants: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB.
The Realme 16 Pro series is expected to pack a Snapdragon chip and come back with the Master design. The Realme 16 Pro 5G will feature a triple rear camera with OIS support. It features a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 50MP auxiliary camera. This phone will run on RealmeUI based on Android 16. The Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 chipset will power this device, along with an octa-core processor and an Adreno 830 GPU. Moreover, the device will likely feature a 7,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
With the launch date drawing closer, more details about the Realme 16 Pro series are expected to emerge.
