realme has just announced the realme 16 Pro 5G, a mid-range phone that packs serious hardware at a price that’s still within reach.
The handset comes with a 6.78-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It can hit up to 6500 nits of brightness, which should make it easy to see outdoors.
Under the hood, it runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chip with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
For cameras, the realme 16 Pro 5G has a 200MP main shooter with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide. Up front, there’s a 50MP selfie camera.
Other features include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, an in-display fingerprint sensor, and IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
Battery capacity is huge at 7000mAh, with support for 80W wired fast charging. The phone runs on realme UI 7 based on Android 16, with three years of Android updates and four years of security patches promised.
The realme 16 Pro 5G comes in Master Gold, Orchid Purple, and Pebble Grey. Prices start at INR 34,999 (PHP 23,010 / USD 390) for the 8GB+128GB model, INR 36,999 (PHP 24,320 / USD 410) for 8GB+256GB, and INR 39,999 (PHP 26,290 / USD 445) for 12GB+256GB.
Also Read: realme 16 Pro+ 5G launches with 200MP camera and 7,000mAh battery
Pre-orders are now live (with discounts). Shipping set for January 8, 2026. You can check here for details. Expect the phone to arrive in more regions soon.
realme 16 Pro 5G specs
- Display: 6.78-inch FHD AMOLED display, 2772×1272, 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 6500 nits, AGC DT star D+
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB
- Rear Cameras:
200MP main, OIS
8MP ultra-wide angle - Front Camera: 50MP
- Network: 5G, 4G
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS
- Others: In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock, USB-C, stereo speakers, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating
- OS: realme UI 7, Android 16
3 years of Android updates, 4 years of security patches - Colors: Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey
- Battery: 7000mAh battery, 80W wired fast charging
