Realme is gearing up to launch its next-generation number series smartphones in India this week. The company will launch two new models under the lineup: the Realme 16 Pro 5G and the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. These upcoming phones are expected to offer noticeable improvements over the previous generation in terms of design, performance, camera, and battery. Interestingly, Realme has partnered with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa to create a premium look for the Realme 16 Pro series. From the release date to the expected pricing and specifications, here’s everything we know so far about the Realme 16 Pro series.
The Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ will officially launch in India on January 6, 2026. The launch event will start at 12 PM IST and will be streamed live on Realme’s official YouTube channel. Once launched, both smartphones will go on sale through Flipkart, Realme’s online store and retails channels.
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The Realme 16 Pro+ is expected to feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The phone is likely to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and could offer up to 12GB of RAM along with 512GB of internal storage. Furthermore, the phone could pack a 7,000mAh battery.
In the camera department, the Realme 16 Pro+ is expected to sport a 200MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom. For selfies and video calls, there could be a 50MP front camera.
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On the other hand, the Realme 16 Pro is said to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It could be powered by either the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor or the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset. This model is also expected to pack a 7,000mAh battery.
For photography, the Realme 16 Pro could come with a 200MP primary camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera on the back. On the front, the phone may feature a 50MP camera.
In terms of pricing, the Realme 16 Pro is expected to be priced at around Rs 30,000. Meanwhile, the Realme 16 Pro+ could be priced between Rs 35,000 and Rs 38,000.
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