Realme is gearing up to launch a new flagship smartphone series in India. The Realme 16 Pro Series is officially scheduled to debut next month. According to the company, the series will focus on a refined design language and advanced portrait photography.
The devices will feature a unique bio-based organic silicone finish and will be available in four premium colourways: Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink, and Orchid Purple. For photography enthusiasts, the series will boast a 200MP portrait camera. Realme is expected to introduce two models in the lineup: the Realme 16 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+.
India launch date and availability
The Realme 16 Pro Series is set to launch in India on January 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM. A dedicated microsite has already gone live on Flipkart, confirming that the smartphones will be available for purchase through the e-commerce platform.
Realme 16 Pro+ (Expected specifications )
Based on leaks and certifications from China, the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is expected to be a powerhouse:
- Display: A 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with 1.5K resolution (1,280 x 2,800 pixels), a 120Hz refresh rate, and 1.07 billion colors.
- Processor: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 octa-core chipset, featuring a peak clock speed of 2.8GHz.
- Software: Expected to run on Android 16 out of the box. The company is reportedly committed to providing three major OS upgrades and four years of security updates.
- Battery: It may pack a massive 6,850mAh battery, likely to be marketed as a 7,000mAh typical capacity.
Camera capabilities
According to the TENAA certification website, the Chinese variant of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G features a versatile triple rear camera setup:
- 200MP Primary sensor.
- 8MP Ultra-wide lens.
- 50MP Telephoto sensor with 3.5x optical zoom.
For selfies, the device is tipped to sport a 50MP front-facing camera housed within a hole-punch display cutout.
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