The Realme 16 teaser shows the device in a shade of white.
Photo: Realme
The Realme 16 India launch has been teased, with the phone expected to arrive soon following its debut in Vietnam. It will feature a new horizontal camera design and a built-in selfie mirror.
Following some leaks and its appearance on Geekbench, the Realme 16 is all set to launch officially in India. While the launch date hasn't been revealed yet, the company has teased the India launch of the Realme 16. Notably, the Realme 16 is launching in India after it was announced in Vietnam in January 2026.
Realme has created microsites for the upcoming Realme 16 -- one on its official website and another on Flipkart, which also confirms that the phone will be available via the e-commerce platform in the country, alongside the company's official site.
In terms of design, the Realme 16 teaser shows the device in a shade of white, suggesting it could be the White Swan colour option, which is official in Vietnam.
The Realme 16 is confirmed to launch soon in India.
Photo Credit: Realme
The teaser also suggests that the Realme 16 will feature a rear panel similar to the Google Pixel 10 series and iPhone Air, with a horizontal camera module, compared to the square camera island with a triangular lens arrangement on the Realme 15.
The company claims the upcoming Realme 16 to be the country's first "Selfie Mirror Phone," as it features an inbuilt mirror in the rear camera module that lets users preview shots instantly. Furthermore, the phone is expected to incorporate a 50MP selfie camera, as seen in the Vietnamese variant.
The Vietnamese variant of the Realme 16 boasts a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 4,200 nits of peak brightness. It also includes AGC DT-Star D+ glass protection.
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, which is designed for budget-to-midrange smartphones, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.
In terms of optics, there’s a 50MP OIS Sony IMX852 main camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. However, it lacks an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, which we saw on the predecessor.
In terms of battery, the Realme 16 houses a massive 7,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging support. Other key features include IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, Wi-Fi 5, NFC, and more.
The Realme 16 5G was announced in Vietnam in two storage variants -- 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB -- priced at VND 11,490,000, which translates to around Rs 40,000 and Rs 44,000, respectively.
Though not confirmed, the Realme 16 might launch in India at a similar price. However, the official price of the Realme 16’s India variant will be revealed at launch. Stay tuned for more updates, as the company is expected to reveal more details regarding the Realme 16.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is the Realme 16 launching in India?
The exact launch date of the Realme 16 in India has not been revealed yet. Realme has teased the upcoming launch, and more details are expected to be announced soon.
What are the key design features of the Realme 16?
The Realme 16 features a rear panel design similar to the Google Pixel 10 series and iPhone Air, with a horizontal camera module. It introduces a unique 'Selfie Mirror Phone' feature with an inbuilt mirror in the rear camera module for instant selfie preview.
Where can I buy the Realme 16 once it launches in India?
Realme has set up microsites on its official website and Flipkart, confirming that the Realme 16 will be available for purchase via the company's official site and Flipkart in India.
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