Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
pending verification on sale
162.5 × 76.3 × 8.1 mm · 198 g
The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G launched in India on 6 January 2026, went on sale on 9 January 2026 and costs ₹39,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (launch price, 6 January 2026).
It has Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 6.8-inch AMOLED 144Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery with 80W charging and a 200 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 74/100, #22 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹39,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4
- Display
- 6.8" AMOLED 144Hz
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh, 80W
- Main camera
- 200 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69
- Weight
- 198 g
- India launch
- 6 January 2026
- On sale in India
- 9 January 2026
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹39,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹41,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹44,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹55,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹58,999 | current | — |
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2800x1280 |
| Pixel density | 453 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,305 single-core / 3,982 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 200 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Periscope camera | 50 MP, 3.5× optical zoom |
| Front camera | 50 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 80W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 162.5 × 76.3 × 8.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 4 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 74/100 | #22 of 76 | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 62/100 | #22 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 30% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 84/100 | #34 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 78/100 | #29 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 52/100 | #37 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 64/100 | #32 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 97/100 | #3 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 77/100 | #45 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 95/100 | #61 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 68/100 | #18 of 76 | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹42,000–₹70,000
- Its 6,500-nit peak brightness is brighter than 91% of the 35 other phones priced ₹42,000–₹70,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G in India?
- 8GB/128GB: ₹39,999 (launch, 2026-01-06); 8GB/256GB: ₹55,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 12GB/256GB: ₹58,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G launched in India?
- 6 January 2026; it went on sale on 9 January 2026.
- Which processor does the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G use?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4.
- What is the battery capacity of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G?
- 7,000 mAh, with 80W wired charging.
- Does the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G supports 5G.
- Is the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G waterproof?
- It is rated IP68/IP69 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G get?
- 4 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Realme.
Sources
- Notebookcheck review (display, glass, chipset) (accessed 24 October 2026)
- peakNits (gap-fill search, medium confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Distinct from realme-16-pro and realme-16. Launched 6 Jan 2026 with the 16 Pro; sale 9 Jan per search summary (press coverage says sale at 12pm, date not seen). PRICE CONFLICT: Cashify gives launch 39,999/41,999/44,999 (matches pre-launch tipster leak); press coverage gives 43,999/45,999/48,999 (matches a retail-box leak). Cashify values used, needs human check; no official/launch-day report found. Later hikes (Feb 2026: up to Rs 4,000; later 49,999 to 53,999 listings) undated or conflicting, no current row. Peak nits (6500 in a pre-launch report) not confirmed, left null. IP: press coverage IP68/IP69K, press coverage IP66/68/69/69K; IP68/IP69 recorded. Main camera 200MP (Samsung HP5 per one source); front 50MP. press coverage lists announced as 8 Jan; not used.
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