Realme 16 Pro+ with 200 MP camera and 7,000 mAh battery is here
The Realme 16 Pro+ is the brand’s first major release of 2026 and boasts a redesigned look with a clear focus on the cameras. It is among the first Realme devices to feature the new LumaColor Image processing technology, which delivers more natural skin tones, improved color accuracy, and realistic lighting conditions.
The Realme 16 Pro+ features a 200MP main camera with a Samsung HP5 sensor (1/1.56 inch) and an aperture of f/1.8. The main camera supports pixel-perfect auto zoom with 1x and 2x lossless zoom.
Thanks to the LumaColor imaging system, the 16 Pro+ offers 21 exclusive, customizable color tones, including 5 signature portrait styles with the options “Vivid,” “Vintage,” “Fresh,” “Neon,” and “Vivid.” The 16 Pro+ also features HyperRAW, InstantSnap, and anti-distortion algorithms for sharper details, more stable dynamic shots, and reduced edge distortion.
Realme 16 Pro+ with 50 MP periscope telephoto camera
For close-up shots, Realme also offers a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with Samsung’s JN5 sensor. It features 3.5x optical zoom and up to 120x superzoom.
The third camera on the back of the Realme 16 Pro+ is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The Realme 16 Pro+ supports 4K HDR video recording at 1x, 2x, 3.5x, and 7x focal lengths, as well as dual-focal 4K video at 60 frames per second at 1x and 3.5x zoom.
The 16 Pro series embodies Realme’s new “Urban Wild” design philosophy and was designed by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. The 16 Pro+ features a back cover made of bio-based organic silicone, crafted from plant-based straw.
The 16 Pro+ is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and comes with 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256 or 512 GB of internal storage. It features a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 144 Hz refresh rate. It also offers a 16-megapixel selfie camera and an optical fingerprint scanner.
The device also features a 7,000 mAh battery with 80-watt fast charging and is IP69 water and dust resistant. The software is based on realme UI 7.0 and Android 16. Realme promises three Android operating system updates and four years of security updates.
Prices
The Realme 16 Pro+ is available in Master Gold, Master Grey, and Camellia Pink, which is exclusive to India. The 8GB RAM/128GB storage version costs INR 39,999 (€379/USD 443). The 8GB RAM/256GB storage version is available for INR 41,999 (€397/USD 465), while the 12GB RAM/256GB storage version costs INR 44,999 (€426/USD 498). Pre-orders are now being accepted by Realme India, with shipping expected to begin on January 8th.
