Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Realme Launches 16 Pro 5G Series
Realme has launched two new smartphones in India called the Realme 16 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G.
These phones come in four colors: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink, and Orchid Purple.
The design is called Urban Wild and was made with a famous Japanese designer.
The Realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹31,999 and goes up to ₹36,999 depending on how much memory it has.
The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹39,999 and goes up to ₹44,999.
Both phones have different amounts of RAM and storage to choose from.
The Pro+ has a better camera and display than the Pro.
They both have big batteries to last all day.
Realme launched the 16 Pro 5G series in India, including the 16 Pro 5G and 16 Pro+ 5G models.
The phones are available in Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink, Orchid Purple, and Pebble Grey colors.
The design philosophy is Urban Wild, developed with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.
Pricing for the Realme 16 Pro 5G starts at ₹31,999 and goes up to ₹36,999, while the 16 Pro+ 5G starts at ₹39,999 and goes up to ₹44,999.
Both models feature a 200MP LumaColour camera, with the Pro+ offering additional telephoto and video capabilities, and a 7,000mAh battery.
- Who
- Realme
- What
- Launched Realme 16 Pro 5G series
- When
- January 9, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To introduce new premium smartphones with advanced features and enhanced photography capabilities
Pro
Con
Camera Features
Pro
The 16 Pro+ offers a 200MP LumaColour camera with 3.5x telephoto and 115-degree ultrawide, along with 4K 120fps video recording, providing advanced photography options.
Con
The 16 Pro has a 200MP camera but lacks the telephoto lens and advanced video features of the Pro+ model.
Display Quality
Pro
The 16 Pro+ features a 6.8-inch 144Hz 4D Curve+ display with ultra-thin bezels, offering a premium viewing experience.
Con
The 16 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED display, which may not be as immersive as the Pro+.
- Models
- Realme 16 Pro 5G, Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
- Colors
- Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey
- Design Philosophy
- Urban Wild
- Designer
- Naoto Fukasawa
- Realme 16 Pro 5G Pricing
- ₹31,999 (8GB+128GB), ₹33,999 (8GB+256GB), ₹36,999 (12GB+256GB)
- Realme 16 Pro+ 5G Pricing
- ₹39,999 (8GB+128GB), ₹41,999 (8GB+256GB), ₹44,999 (12GB+256GB)
- Camera
- 200MP LumaColour, 3.5x Telephoto (Pro+), 115-degree ultrawide, 50MP front
- Display
- 6.8-inch 144Hz 4D Curve+ (Pro+), 6.78-inch 144Hz AMOLED (Pro)
- Battery
- 7,000mAh
- Availability
- January 9, 2026
