New Delhi, India, April 06, 2026 – realme, the most popular smartphone brand among youth, has announced the first sale of the realme 16 5G. Device crafted for a new generation of young users who express themselves through creativity, portrait photography, and everyday visual storytelling. With its AI-driven dual 50MP portrait cameras, breakthrough selfie innovations, and an ultra-light 7000mAh battery, the realme 16 5G redefines what a mid-range smartphone can offer. The first sale of the realme 16 5G begins April 6, at 12 noon across realme.com, Flipkart and mainline retail stores.
realme 16 5G is positioned as a feature-rich smartphone tailored for young, content-driven users, combining advanced imaging, premium design, and long-lasting performance. It features a Dual 50MP Portrait Camera System, including a 50MP front camera and a Sony IMX852 rear sensor, delivering an enhanced AI Portrait Master experience. Unique additions like the rear selfie mirror, Aura Ring Flash, gesture controls, and voice countdown make rear-camera selfies more intuitive and social. Powered by the LumaColor IMAGE engine and Vibe Master Mode, the device ensures natural tones and customizable photography styles, while AI Edit Genie simplifies post-editing.
The device introduces an ultra-slim Air Design with a 7000mAh Titan Battery, maintaining an 8.1mm profile and 183g weight. Its Gleaming Wings back panel and flagship-grade camera bar enhance aesthetics and usability. The 6.57-inch display with ultra-narrow bezels ensures immersive viewing.
Focused on durability and longevity, it offers IP69 Pro-level protection and retains 80% battery health after 1,600 cycles. With 60W fast charging, bypass charging, and reverse charging, it supports diverse usage scenarios. Running on realme UI 7.0 with Flux Engine, it ensures smooth long-term performance.
The price details are mentioned below:
| realme 16 5G | |||||
| Product | Variant | MOP | Mainline Offers | Flipkart & realme.com Offers | NEP |
| realme 16 5G | 8GB + 128GB | ₹ 31,999 | Up to ₹ 3,000 bank discount via Credit card EMI or ₹ 1,500 discount on UPI or ₹ 5,000 Bump up prexo
No Cost EMI up to 15 months |
Up to ₹ 3,000 bank discount via Credit card EMI or ₹ 2,000 discount on Bank offer/UPI or ₹ 5,000 Bump up prexo
No Cost EMI up to 12 months |
₹28,999 |
| 8GB+256GB | ₹33,999 | ₹30,999 | |||
| 12GB+256GB | ₹36,999 | ₹33,999 | |||

