Realme has launched the Realme 16 Pro and Realme 16 Pro+ in India, positioning the pair as upper mid-range phones that push display brightness, battery life and camera hardware into territory usually reserved for pricier handsets. The company says the phones focus on portrait photography with a 200MP main sensor while offering very large 7,000mAh batteries and high-refresh AMOLED panels.
What Realme announced, in one line
The Realme 16 Pro+ is the more premium variant with a curved 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz display, Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, a 200MP main camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto module. The Realme 16 Pro keeps many headline features such as the 200MP sensor and 7,000mAh battery but pairs them with a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chip and a flat 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen.
Key specs at a glance
| Feature | Realme 16 Pro+ | Realme 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 200MP primary sensor | 200MP primary sensor |
| Telephoto Camera | 50MP periscope telephoto lens with optical zoom | No periscope telephoto; standard secondary cameras |
| Display Size & Type | 6.8-inch curved AMOLED | 6.78-inch flat AMOLED |
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Peak Brightness | Extremely high, advertised up to 6,500 nits | Standard high brightness (lower than Pro+) |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000mAh | 7,000mAh |
| Charging | 80W fast charging | 80W fast charging |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max |
| Operating System | Realme UI based on Android 16 | Realme UI based on Android 16 |
Design and durability
Realme markets the series under a new “Urban Wild” design language. The Pro+ gets a quad-curved screen for a premium in-hand feel while the Pro uses a flat panel with slim bezels. Both models carry rugged IP ratings that Realme highlights as part of the package, and both include practical features such as high touch sampling for gaming and advanced PWM dimming to reduce eye strain.
Camera highlights
The headline is the 200MP primary sensor aimed at high-resolution portrait and detail shots. The Pro+ adds a 50MP periscope telephoto lens that provides true optical zoom around 3.5x according to Realme and partner outlets. Additional ultra wide and selfie sensors complete the camera arrays. Realme is also pitching software portrait features and AI image processing to lean into the portrait master theme.
Battery life and charging
Both phones use a very large 7,000mAh battery. Realme pairs that capacity with 80W Super Flash charging technology. The combination aims to deliver multiple days of light to moderate use and quick top ups when needed. That battery number is a standout for the segment and a clear selling point for power users.
Pricing, availability and launch offers
Realme has set competitive price points to attack the upper mid-range. Early listings and retailers report the following India pricing at launch:
- Realme 16 Pro: starts at around ₹31,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration.
- Realme 16 Pro+: starts at around ₹39,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB configuration, with the top 12GB + 256GB model priced near ₹44,999.
Sales are scheduled to begin on January 9, 2026, through Flipkart and the Realme online store. Launch offers reportedly include bank and exchange discounts that reduce effective prices during the first sale.
How the Realme 16 Pro series fits the market
Realme is not trying to claim flagship processor leadership. Instead the company has built a spec sheet that prioritises battery, sustained outdoor brightness, camera resolution and practical durability. For buyers who value long battery life, extremely bright screens for outdoor use, and high-resolution portrait photography, the 16 Pro series is a compelling package at its price points. For users focused on raw benchmark performance, there are other options with flagship SoCs, but the 16 Pro+ offers a strong balance of features for its segment.
Bottom line
The Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ bring headline-grabbing specs to the upper mid-range. Their 200MP main camera and massive 7,000mAh batteries set them apart from many rivals. The Pro+ leans into a premium display and telephoto capability while the Pro offers a similar core experience at a lower price. Realme’s pricing and launch offers will determine how successful the series becomes against rivals from Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus and iQOO.
