realme has launched the realme 16 Pro+ 5G in the Philippines, bringing a flagship‑level camera system, a massive battery, and AI‑powered features to the local market.
The highlight is the 200MP main camera with optical image stabilization, paired with a 50MP periscope telephoto lens that offers 3.5x optical zoom. You also get an 8MP ultrawide and a 50MP selfie shooter.
realme adds its new LumaColor image processing system, which improves skin tones and color accuracy, while AI tools like AI Edit Genie 2.0 and AI Portrait Glow enhance creative workflows.
Up front, the device sports a 6.8‑inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. It reaches up to 6,500 nits peak brightness, which means good outdoor visibility.
Inside, the phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. It ships with realme UI 7 on Android 16, backed by four years of Android updates and six years of security patches. It also has a 7,000mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.
The design is called “Urban Wild” by Naoto Fukasawa. It uses bio‑based silicone materials and comes in the Master Gold colorway. It’s also rated IP69K for water and dust resistance.
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For the Philippine market, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G (12GB+512GB) is priced at ₱43,999. Pre‑orders are now open, from April 23 to 30, bundled with freebies like Buds Air7 or Watch S2, a 5000mAh power bank, and a Privilege Card, plus discounts worth up to ₱8,900.
On Shopee (link here), from April 23 to May 5, buyers can get up to ₱9,000 off, a free AKASO EK7000 action camera, and a price as low as ₱22,499.
realme 16 Pro+ 5G specs
- Display: 6.8-inch FHD AMOLED display, 2800×1280, 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 6500 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- RAM/Storage: 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB
- Rear Cameras:
200MP main, OIS
50MP telephoto, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom
8MP ultra-wide angle - Front Camera: 50MP
- Network: 5G, 4G, dual SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, 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
4 years of Android updates, 6 years of security patches - Colors: Master Gold
- Battery: 7000mAh battery, 80W wired fast charging
