Realme 16 Pro: The Realme 16 Pro series is set to launch in India in the first week of January 2026, and ahead of the official announcement, details about its pricing and variants have surfaced online. The lineup includes the Realme 16 Pro 5G and the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, along with the upcoming Realme Pad 3 5G. While Realme has confirmed the launch date, pricing details are yet to be officially announced.
Leaked Prices and Storage Variants
According to information shared by tech blogger Paras Guglani, the Realme 16 Pro 5G is expected to start at Rs 31,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model will likely cost Rs 33,999, while the top variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage may be priced at Rs 36,999.
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For the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, the leaked pricing suggests a starting price of Rs 39,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage version. The 8GB RAM + 256GB variant is expected to be priced at Rs 41,999, while the top-end model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage could cost Rs 44,999. Reports also suggest that buyers may receive additional merchandise when purchasing the phone offline.
Launch Timeline and Availability
The Realme 16 Pro series is scheduled to launch in India on January 6, 2026. The smartphones will be sold through Flipkart and the Realme India online store. They will be available in Master Gold and Master Grey colour options and feature the brand’s new “Urban Wild” design language.
Key Specifications
Both smartphones in the series are confirmed to feature a large 7,000mAh Titan battery. The camera setup will include a LumaColor Image-powered triple rear camera system, led by a 200-megapixel primary sensor. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, while the Realme 16 Pro 5G will use the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max processor.
As of now, Realme has not officially confirmed the leaked prices, and the final details are expected to be revealed at the official launch event.
