Features of Realme 16 Pro series
The biggest highlight of the realme 16 Pro series is its 200-megapixel LumaColor primary camera, which is provided in both smartphones. The company has specifically designed it for portrait photography. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G has a 3.5x periscope telephoto lens, which supports 7x close-up and 120x digital zoom. Additionally, this phone also supports 4K FullFocal HDR video recording. The realme 16 Pro 5G, on the other hand, replaces the periscope lens with a "Golden Portrait Lens Kit," which helps deliver better portrait output at different focal lengths. Both phones have a 50MP front camera, which can record 4K video.
Along with the camera hardware, realme has also incorporated several advanced AI features into this series. It includes Vibe Master Mode, which offers 21 custom tones and 5 signature portrait styles. Additionally, AI Edit Genie lets users edit photos using voice or text commands. Features like AI LightMe and StyleMe offer studio-grade lighting and stylish filters, making social media content creation easier.
Design and body
In terms of design, the realme 16 Pro Series features a new Urban Wild Design, created in collaboration with renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G features a bio-based organic silicone back cover with a wheat-grain pattern, while the realme 16 Pro 5G features a velvet matte finish. In terms of durability, both smartphones come with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, making them resistant to dust, water, and high-pressure water jets. The Pro+ model uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the display.
Processor and battery
Performance-wise, the two smartphones differ. The realme 16 Pro+ 5G is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, which promises high-end performance and a better gaming experience. The realme 16 Pro 5G, meanwhile, is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 processor. Display-wise, both phones feature AMOLED screens with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, providing users with a smooth and bright visual experience.
Realme has further strengthened this series in the battery segment. Both smartphones feature a large 7000mAh battery, which supports 80W fast charging. The company claims that this battery is sufficient for long-term use and fully charges in a short time. Additionally, an AirFlow VC cooling system is provided for better thermal management. In terms of software, both phones run on Android 16-based realme UI 7.0, which includes NEXT AI features like AI Translation, AI Gaming Coach, and Google Gemini Live.
Realme 16 Pro series price and availability
The realme 16 Pro series is being sold on realme.com, Flipkart, and offline retail stores. The realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹31,999, while the realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹39,999.
The prices of the variants of the realme 16 Pro 5G are as follows:
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹31,999 (effective ~₹28,999 after offers)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹33,999 (after offers ~₹30,999)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹36,999 (after offers ~₹33,999)
The variant prices of the realme 16 Pro+ 5G are as follows:
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹39,999 (effective ~₹35,999 after offers)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹41,999 (after offers ~₹37,999)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹44,999 (after offers ~₹40,999)
Launch offers include bank discounts, card EMI options, and exchange bonuses on both smartphones. The effective price of the realme 16 Pro 5G comes down to ₹28,999, while the realme 16 Pro+ 5G can be purchased at an effective price of ₹35,999. Select offers also include extended warranties and free gifts like the realme Buds T200.