Realme has officially opened sales for its new Realme 16 Pro series in India, and if you’ve been waiting for a “premium-feel” phone with a monster camera and massive battery, this lineup clearly wants your attention.The series was launched on 6 January, and now both models — Realme 16 Pro 5G finally available to buy in India.
Realme 16 Pro 5G Price in India and Sale Offers
In India, the Realme 16 Pro 5G starts at Rs 31,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs 33,999, while the 12GB + 256GB version costs Rs 36,999.
As part of launch offers on Flipkart, Realme is providing customers with either a Rs 3,000 bank discount or a Rs 5,000 exchange bonus. Existing Realme customers also get an extra Rs 1,000 benefit.
The Realme 16 Pro series is available via Flipkart, the Realme India online store, and select offline retail stores. The Realme 16 Pro 5G comes in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and the India-exclusive Orchid Purple colour.
Display and Design
The Realme 16 Pro 5G features a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display with a resolution of 1272×2772 pixels. It supports an adaptive refresh rate from 60Hz to 144Hz, along with 10-bit colour depth and support for 1.07 billion colours.
Realme claims the display can reach up to 6500 nits peak brightness, which should make it easier to use outdoors in harsh sunlight. In terms of build, the phone weighs 192 grams and comes with a slim, lightweight body. Thanks to the flat display and straight-edge frame, the overall grip is expected to feel premium.
Performance and Cooling
For performance, the Realme 16 Pro 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max chipset, built on the 4nm TSMC process. The company claims the chip achieves an AnTuTu score of over 9 lakh.
It also includes GT Boost and an AirFlow VC cooling system, aimed at keeping temperatures under control and ensuring stable performance during gaming and heavy use.
Camera Setup and Photography Features
The camera is positioned as the biggest highlight of the Realme 16 Pro. It gets a 200MP LumaColor main camera using Samsung’s flagship HP5 sensor, with support for both OIS and EIS. Realme also calls it an industry-first 200MP LumaColor IMAGE technology device, and notes that it is TÜV Rheinland certified.
The phone includes a Golden Focal Portrait Camera feature, offering 1x to 4x portrait zoom with hair-level bokeh and 3D depth effects. Alongside the main camera, the phone offers an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 50MP high-resolution front camera for selfies.
Video Recording Features
On the video side, the Realme 16 Pro supports 4K HDR video recording and includes a MainTrack subject tracking algorithm. This feature is designed to keep the main subject in focus even during movement. Other video-related features include 4K Motion Photo and 4K Live Wallpaper support.
Power Backup & Charging
The phone packs a 7000mAh Titan Battery, which Realme claims can last up to two days. Charging is handled via 80W Super Flash Charge, and the device also supports bypass charging, which helps reduce heat while gaming and can contribute to longer battery life. Realme further claims the battery can maintain over 80% health even after 5 years.
Software and AI Features
The Realme 16 Pro runs realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16. It also includes Flux Engine, which is meant to improve smoothness in areas like app opening speed, scrolling, and multitasking. The phone comes with several AI-based features, including:
- AI Edit Genie
- AI LightMe
- AI StyleMe
- AI Gaming Assistant
- AI Recording
- AI Translate
- Google Gemini Live support
Verdict & Recommendation
The Realme 16 Pro series clearly targets users who want a premium-feeling phone with flagship-style highlights—especially a 200MP camera, a 144Hz AMOLED display, and a huge 7000mAh battery. The addition of fast charging, bypass charging, and AI features makes it even more appealing for heavy users.
At the same time, pricing is firmly in the upper mid-range, so the discounts and exchange offers may play a big role in making it feel like a better deal.
Tanu is a technology content writer at gemch.in who tracks smartphone launches, features, and pricing trends. She writes user-focused articles that explain what matters most in everyday smartphone use.