The realme 16 series is a lineup of Android-based mid-range and upper-mid-range smartphones manufactured by realme. The series succeeds to the realme 15 series and comprises four primary models the standard realme 16 5G, the realme 16T 5G, and two upper-tier models, the realme 16 Pro 5G and realme 16 Pro+ 5G, and one themed variant, the realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition.
The realme 16 5G made its debut in Vietnam on January 29, 2026, followed by a launch in India on April 2, 2026. As of September 2026, the device is available across key markets in Southeast Asia, South Asia, as well as select countries in Europe and Latin America.
Display The display panels across the lineup differ for different models. The realme 16 5G is equipped with a 6.57-inch flexible AMOLED panel with an up to 120 Hz refresh rate and up to 4,200 nits peak brightness. The realme 16 Pro 5G and Pro+ 5G incorporate 1.5K AMOLED panels operating at up to 144 Hz, achieving up to 6,500 nits peak brightness. The Pro+ panel also features 4,608 Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. The realme 16T 5G has a 6.80-inch HD+ LCD panel operating at a 144 Hz refresh rate with 1,200 nits (HBM). Model Panel type and size Resolution Peak brightness Protection glass realme 16T 5G 6.80-inch LCD HD+ (1570 × 720) 1,200 nits (HBM) Panda-1681 realme 16 5G 6.57-inch flexible AMOLED FHD+ (2372 × 1080) 4,200 nits DT Star D+ realme 16 Pro 5G 6.78-inch AMOLED 1.5K (1272 × 2772) 6,500 nits AGC DT Star D+ realme 16 Pro+ 5G 6.80-inch curved AMOLED 1.5K (1280 × 2800) 6,500 nits Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Design All four variants carry multi-standard ingress protection ratings meeting IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K standards, providing resistance against liquid submersion. All model have native underwater camera shooting software. The 16T 5G is certified for MIL-STD-810H shock resistance against drops.
Model Dimensions & Weight Rear Materials / Finish realme 16T 5G 166.4 × 78.2 × 8.88 mm; 224 g Aluminum lens module, flat frame realme 16 5G 158.3 × 75.1 × 8.10 mm; 183 g Aurora Wings gradient back realme 16 Pro 5G 162.6 × 77.6 × 7.8 mm; 192 g Matte metal deco, polymer back realme 16 Pro+ 5G 162.5 × 76.3 × 8.1 mm; 198 g (Camellia Pink) 162.5 × 76.3 × 8.5 mm; 203 g (Master Grey, Master Gold) 162.5 × 76.3 × 8.5 mm; 198 g (Europe version, Master Grey, Master Gold) Bio-based organic silicone, curved body
Cameras The camera configurations vary between dual-sensor setups, high-resolution sensors, and multi-lens telephoto systems for realme 16 models. The 16 Pro and Pro+ feature a primary 200MP Samsung HP5 sensor (1/1.56", OIS) integrated with portrait tuning algorithms, an 8MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP front camera.
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