Realme is gearing up to launch its latest smartphone, the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, in India on January 6, 2026. Here are the top five things we already know about this device:
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Processing Power: The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. Realme claims that this octa-core processor achieves a score of approximately 1.44 million on the AnTuTu benchmark platform, suggesting solid performance for a mid-range device. The phone will have up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM, with peak read and write speeds reaching 8,400Mbps, along with 512GB of internal storage.
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Display: The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G boasts a 4D curved display with minimal 1.48mm thick bezels, resulting in a screen-to-body ratio of 94 percent. The display is confirmed to deliver a peak brightness of up to 6,500 nits and a 2,500Hz touch sampling rate. It also supports 4,608Hz dimming and Netflix HDR content.
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Camera Capabilities: The device will feature a triple rear camera setup, including a 200-megapixel primary camera powered by a LumaColor Image algorithm. The 200MP camera is expected to enable portraits at multiple focal lengths, including 1x, 3.5x, and 10x. In addition to the primary sensor, the phone includes a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. Realme has teased camera samples, highlighting the phone's ability to capture fine details, natural tones, and clear facial expressions.
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Battery and Durability: The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will pack a substantial 7,000mAh "Titan Battery". Realme claims this battery can provide up to 9.3 hours of gaming, approximately 20.8 hours of Instagram browsing, up to 21 hours of YouTube video playback, or as much as 125 hours of music playback on Spotify. The phone will also support 80W wired fast charging. Furthermore, the handset boasts IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings. It can withstand extreme temperatures up to 80 degrees Celsius.
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Design and Software: The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will be available in two India-exclusive color options: Master Gold and Master Grey. The design includes a flat back, curved sides, and a camera module reminiscent of the Realme GT 8 Pro. The device will run Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 and is slated to receive three years of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates. The device will also include AI features such as AI Edit Genie 2.0.
While the official pricing is yet to be revealed, leaked information suggests that the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G may carry an MRP of ₹43,999. However, the final selling price is expected to be lower due to launch offers and bank discounts. The smartphone will be available on Realme's official website and Flipkart.
