Realme is kicking off 2026 with a major smartphone launch in India. The upcoming Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ aim to shake up the mid-range segment with a bold new design, massive 7,000mAh batteries, and headline-grabbing 200MP cameras. Ahead of the official launch, here’s a quick, clean roundup of everything that matters.
India Launch Date & Availability
The Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India on January 6, 2026, with the event going live at 12 PM. Both models are expected to go on sale via Flipkart and the Realme India online store. Offline availability and launch offers are likely to be revealed during the event.
New Design Language & Colour Options
Realme has refreshed its number series design this year by moving away from the traditional square camera island to a more sculpted, premium-looking rear layout. The company calls this approach the “Urban Wild” design, created in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa.
The Realme 16 Pro+ will arrive in two India-exclusive shades: Master Gold and Master Grey. Meanwhile, the Realme 16 Pro gets a slightly more playful palette with Master Gold, Orchid Purple, and Pebble Grey.
Realme 16 Pro+ Key Specifications
The Realme 16 Pro+ is positioned as the most powerful phone in the lineup. It is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and backed by a huge 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging, promising long endurance with quick top-ups.
Camera performance is a major highlight. The phone features a 200MP primary sensor along with a 50MP periscope telephoto camera, expected to support around 3.5x optical zoom. This setup could give the Pro+ an edge in zoom and detail compared to rivals.
Up front, it sports a 4D curved display with up to 6,500 nits peak brightness, ultra-slim bezels, a 2,500Hz touch sampling rate, and Netflix HDR support. Durability is also top-tier, with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
Realme 16 Pro Key Specifications
The standard Realme 16 Pro focuses on delivering flagship-like camera features at a lower price. It also comes with a 200MP main camera capable of 4K HDR video recording. Powering the device is the new MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chipset.
Just like the Pro+, it packs a 7,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and a display that peaks at 6,500 nits. Additional features include the same multi-layer IP protection and a 300% ultra-volume mode for louder audio output.
Both phones run Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, with a promised 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
Expected Price in India
Based on leaks, the expected pricing for the Realme 16 Pro series in India is:
Realme 16 Pro 5G (Expected)
8GB + 128GB – ₹31,999
8GB + 256GB – ₹33,999
12GB + 256GB – ₹36,999
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (Expected)
8GB + 128GB – ₹39,999
8GB + 256GB – ₹41,999
12GB + 256GB – ₹44,999
Traditionally, Realme’s number series stays below the ₹40,000 mark, so these prices align with expectations. If the real-world camera performance and battery life live up to the specs, the Realme 16 Pro series could be one of the most exciting mid-range launches of early 2026.
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