Today, January 6, 2026, Realme is launching its Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ smartphones in India. The launch event will be livestreamed on Realme India's official YouTube channel at 12:00 PM IST. The company will reveal the prices, features, and availability details of the new phones during the livestream. These smartphones will be available for purchase on Flipkart and Realme India's online store, with more options potentially announced during the launch.
The Realme 16 Pro series is targeted towards value-driven Indian buyers seeking long-term software support and strong performance. Both the Realme 16 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G are expected to offer notable upgrades over their predecessors, especially in camera performance, battery life, and design.
The Realme 16 Pro series introduces a new "Urban Wild" design, a collaboration with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. This design aims to balance minimalism and elegance with bold accents.
Here's what to expect from the Realme 16 Pro series:
- Design: The Realme 16 Pro series features a revamped camera module design, moving away from the square-shaped island to a more sculpted layout that blends into the rear panel.
- Colors: The Realme 16 Pro+ will be available in Master Gold and Master Grey, which are India-exclusive colors. The Realme 16 Pro will come in Master Gold, Orchid Purple, and Pebble Grey.
- Realme 16 Pro+ Specifications: The Realme 16 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and has a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. It features a 200MP main camera. Other features of Realme 16 Pro+ 5G include AI portrait filters, and a 6500 nits ultra-bright display.
- Software: The smartphones are expected to run on Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16.
- Expected Pricing: The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is expected to start at Rs. 39,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant could be priced at Rs. 41,999, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is tipped to cost Rs. 44,999.
