Realme is set to officially unveil its next-generation premium smartphones in the Indian market today, January 6. The much-anticipated Realme 16 Pro series, comprising the Realme 16 Pro 5G and the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, promises top-tier specifications and a bold new design. The company has confirmed several key details ahead of the launch, while leaks have provided a clear picture of the expected pricing and variants.
Launch Event: How and Where to Watch Live
The official unveiling will be a digital event streamed live for all fans and tech enthusiasts. You can catch the Realme 16 Pro series launch live on Realme India's official YouTube channel. The livestream is scheduled to begin at 12 noon IST today. The direct link to the stream will be available across Realme's official social media platforms and website.
Design, Availability, and India-Exclusive Colors
Following the announcement, the new smartphones will be available for purchase via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. The series will be offered in two globally available shades—Master Gold and Master Grey—alongside two special India-exclusive colours: Camellia Pink and Orchid Purple.
The devices showcase Realme's new Urban Wild design philosophy, developed in partnership with renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. Both models feature a robust aerospace-grade frame and carry high IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for superior dust and water resistance. The signature square-shaped camera module on the back houses a triple-camera system.
Expected Price in India (Leaked)
While Realme will confirm final pricing at the event, recent leaks suggest the following price points:
Realme 16 Pro 5G:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹31,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹33,999
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹36,999
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G:
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: ₹39,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹41,999
- 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: ₹44,999
Display and Performance Powerhouse
The series boasts advanced AMOLED displays. The Realme 16 Pro 5G gets a 1.5K resolution panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, support for 1.07 billion colours, and an impressive peak brightness of up to 6,500 nits. The Pro+ model steps it up with ultra-slim 1.48mm bezels, achieving a 94% screen-to-body ratio, and features like a 2500Hz touch sampling rate and 4,608Hz PWM dimming.
Under the hood, the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is powered by the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, which Realme claims can score around 1.44 million on AnTuTu benchmarks. The Realme 16 Pro 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max processor, equipped with an AirFlow vapour chamber cooling system. Both devices will ship with Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 and LPDDR5x RAM, backed by a promise of three years of major OS updates and four years of security patches.
Camera Capabilities and Massive Battery
Photography is a major highlight, with both phones featuring a LumaColor Image-tuned triple rear camera system headlined by a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The Pro+ variant gains an additional edge with a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera capable of up to 10x zoom. While both support 4K video recording, the Pro+ model adds 4K HDR video across zoom levels and dual-focal 4K recording at 60fps.
A segment-leading 7,000mAh Titan battery backs both models, positioning the Realme 16 Pro series as one of the highest-capacity battery smartphones in the premium segment, promising exceptional battery life.
The launch of the Realme 16 Pro series marks a significant push by the brand into the competitive premium smartphone space in India, combining cutting-edge performance, professional-grade imaging, and marathon battery endurance in a sleek new design.
