realme 16 Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 31,999

The realme 16 has officially launched in India with a starting price of Rs 31,999. It is available in three storage variants and two color options: White Swan and Black Cloud. This device joins the realme 16 series lineup, which was initially launched earlier in January.

Here are the suggested retail prices for each storage variant:

• 8GB+128GB: Rs 31,999
• 8GB+256GB: Rs 33,999
• 12GB+256GB: Rs 36,999

According to an announcement by realme India on X, the official sale is scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM via Flipkart and the realme online store. It is currently available for pre-order with an early-bird price starting at ₹28,999.

Technical Specifications

Here are the official specifications of the realme 16 listed on the company’s website:

• Display: 6.57-inch AMOLED FHD+ (2372×1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, up to 4200 nits peak brightness
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo
• RAM & Storage: LPDDR4X RAM | UFS 2.2 storage
• Battery & Charging: 7,000mAh battery | 60W fast charging | PD 2.0 support
• Front Camera: 50MP
• Rear Camera: 50MP (Sony IMX852) + 2MP monochrome + selfie mirror
• Operating System: Android 16 | Realme UI 7
• Features: In-display fingerprint sensor, laser autofocus, dual speakers, VC 6050mm² Cooling System
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, IR blaster, USB Type-C
• Build & Protection: DT Star D+ display protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K rating
• Dimensions & Weight: 158.30 × 75.13 × 8.10mm | 183 grams

Currently, the phone is available in major markets such as India and Vietnam, while its availability in the Philippines has yet to be announced.