Realme 16x 5G
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dimensions not confirmed
The Realme 16x 5G launched in India on 12 August 2026, went on sale on 13 August 2026 and costs ₹28,999 for the 4GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 6.8-inch LCD 144Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹28,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Display
- 6.8" LCD 144Hz
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- —
- Weight
- 217 g
- India launch
- 12 August 2026
- On sale in India
- 13 August 2026
Realme 16x 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/128GB | ₹25,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹27,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/256GB | ₹30,999 | launch | — | |
| 4GB/128GB | ₹28,999 | current | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹30,999 | current | — | |
| 6GB/256GB | ₹33,999 | current | — |
Realme 16x 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1570x720 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 762 single-core / 1,938 multi-core |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 1080P |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g |
| Water and dust resistance | No IP rating confirmed |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Glory White, Endurance Brown |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 2 years |
| Security updates promised | 3 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 | — | 76% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 65% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 72/100 | #71 of 141 | 100% |
| Charging | Charging: 50/100 | #76 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 17/100 | #99 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 35/100 | #88 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 32/100 | #93 of 127 | 100% |
| Software support | Software support: 37/100 | #85 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 10/100 | #135 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 14% of the 79 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
- Its 1,200-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 10% of the 70 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
- Its 144Hz refresh rate is higher than 77% of the 79 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~1,938) is faster than only 0% of the 71 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
- Its 2 years of OS upgrades is longer than only 3% of the 64 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
- Its 217 g weight is lighter than only 19% of the 70 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹36,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Realme 16x 5G in India?
- 4GB/128GB: ₹28,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 6GB/128GB: ₹30,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 6GB/256GB: ₹33,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Realme 16x 5G launched in India?
- 12 August 2026; it went on sale on 13 August 2026.
- Which processor does the Realme 16x 5G use?
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
- What is the battery capacity of the Realme 16x 5G?
- 7,000 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Realme 16x 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Realme 16x 5G supports 5G.
- How many years of updates will the Realme 16x 5G get?
- 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates, as promised by Realme.
Sources
- mainAperture (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
- peakNits (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Launched 12 Aug 2026, sale 13 Aug (Flipkart, realme.com, retail). Battery: launch coverage says 7000mAh/45W, one press coverage listing says 8000mAh; 7000 used. IP rating (IP65 on one listing, not water resistant on another), weight (224 vs 217 g) and thickness (8.8 vs 8.88 mm) conflict, left null. press coverage listing gives 2 OS/3 security years, not confirmed elsewhere, left null. Rear video 1080p 30fps per same listing. No maker page read; display size/resolution from aggregator listings.
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