Realme has officially launched its highly anticipated Realme 16 Pro Series in India, headlined by the “200MP Portrait Master” branding.1 The series, which includes the Realme 16 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, was unveiled on January 6, 2026, at a major event in New Delhi.2
The series is built around the new Urban Wild Design, a collaboration with world-renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa, featuring bio-based organic silicone material and nature-inspired color palettes.3
Key Specifications & Features
| Feature | Realme 16 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro+ 5G |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Main Camera | 200MP LumaColor (Samsung HP5) | 200MP LumaColor (Samsung HP5) |
| Secondary Camera | 8MP Ultra-Wide | 50MP Telephoto (3.5x Optical) + 8MP UW |
| Front Camera | 50MP Selfie | 50MP Selfie |
| Battery | 7,000mAh | 7,000mAh |
| Charging | 80W Ultra Charge | 80W Ultra Charge |
| Display | 6.78-inch Flat AMOLED (144Hz) | 6.8-inch Curved AMOLED (144Hz) |
| Durability | IP69 Water/Dust Resistance | IP69K Pro-level Resistance |
Imaging Innovation: LumaColor
The series debuts Realme’s proprietary LumaColor IMAGE technology, certified by TÜV Rheinland.4 It focuses on:
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Natural Skin Tones: AI-driven optimization across diverse complexions.5
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Extreme Zoom: The Pro+ variant supports up to 120x Super Zoom and a 3.5x optical periscope lens.6
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Video: Supports 4K FullFocal HDR Video recording, allowing seamless switching between lenses while filming.7
Pricing & Availability in India
The series went on official sale on January 9, 2026, via Flipkart, realme.com, and offline retail stores.8
Realme 16 Pro 5G
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8GB + 128GB: ₹28,9999
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8GB + 256GB: ₹30,99910
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12GB + 256GB: ₹33,99911
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G
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8GB + 128GB: ₹35,999
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8GB + 256GB: ₹37,999
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12GB + 256GB: ₹40,99912
Exclusive AI Suite: NEXT AI
Running on Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16), the devices include a “NEXT AI” suite featuring:13
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AI Edit Genie: Powered by Google Gemini, allowing users to remove objects or modify hairstyles while keeping facial features consistent.14
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AI Gaming Coach & AI Recording: Enhancing productivity and entertainment through real-time assistance.
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AirFlow VC Cooling: An advanced hardware system to maintain performance during intensive AI tasks or gaming.
Would you like me to generate an image showcasing the “Urban Wild Design” and the 200MP camera module of the 16 Pro series, or compare it with the newly launched Redmi Note 15?