Realme 16
pending verification on sale
dimensions not confirmed
The Realme 16 launched in India on 2 April 2026, went on sale on 6 April 2026 and costs ₹41,999 for the 8GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, a 6.57-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Its 183 g weight is lighter than 96% of the 45 other phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000 we track.
- Price from
- ₹41,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
- Display
- 6.57" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69/IP69K
- Weight
- 183 g
- India launch
- 2 April 2026
- On sale in India
- 6 April 2026
Realme 16 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹31,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹33,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹36,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹41,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹43,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹47,999 | current | — |
Realme 16 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.57 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | Not confirmed |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.93-inch sensor, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 50 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | Not confirmed |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, realme UI 7.0 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 3 years |
| Security updates promised | 4 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: not enough data | — | 68% |
| Camera | Camera: 8/100 | #86 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 55% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 81/100 | #44 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Performance | Performance: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 35% |
| Display | Display: 87/100 | #43 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 54/100 | #74 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 100/100 | #29 of 141 | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 49 other phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000 we track.
- Its 1/2.93-inch main sensor is larger than only 0% of the 40 other phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000 we track.
- Its 3 years of OS upgrades is longer than only 11% of the 38 other phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000 we track.
- Its 183 g weight is lighter than 96% of the 45 other phones priced ₹31,000–₹52,000 we track.
Where the Realme 16 ranks
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Sources
- mainAperture (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Search extracts only. Global announce date (Jan 2026) not found, announced = India launch 2 Apr 2026; first open sale 6 Apr (press coverage says 5 Apr). Wired charging conflicts (60W press coverage vs 80W elsewhere): null. Main camera reported as Sony IMX852, optical size not stated. IP: IP69 vs IP69K vs IP68/IP69/IP69K across sources. Weight 183 g (press coverage India article says 187 g). Launch OS Android 16/realme UI 7 per most sources (press coverage says Android 15). OS updates 3 yrs per press coverage; security years not found. Dimensity 6400 Turbo is a new chipset id. Pre-book offer price 28,999 is offer-inclusive.
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