Realme 16 Pro+ 5G Launched in India With Periscope Camera, 7,000mAh Battery and Curved OLED Display

realme has officially launched the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G in India, positioning it as the most premium model in the Realme 16 series. The phone focuses on three core areas: camera versatility, display quality, and long battery life, while also adding durability features rarely seen in this segment.

Display and Visual Experience

Realme has equipped the 16 Pro+ with a large curved OLED panel designed for immersive use:

• 6.8-inch HyperGlow 4D Curved OLED display
• 1.5K resolution (2800 × 1280 pixels)
• Up to 144Hz refresh rate
• Peak brightness up to 6,500 nits
• Curved edges aimed at a premium in-hand feel
• Gorilla Glass 7i protection on the front

The display is tuned for smooth scrolling, gaming, and high visibility in outdoor conditions.

Performance and Software

The Realme 16 Pro+ focuses on efficient, modern performance:

• Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor
• LPDDR5X RAM
• UFS 3.1 storage
• Ships with Android 16
• Runs Realme UI 7.0

Software support includes:

• 3 years of Android OS updates
• 4 years of security updates

This makes the device suitable for users planning to keep their phone long-term.

Camera System

Camera hardware is a key differentiator on the Pro+ model:

• 200MP primary camera
  • Samsung HP5 sensor
  • Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS)
• 50MP periscope telephoto camera
  • Samsung JN5 sensor
  • 3.5x optical zoom
• 8MP ultra-wide camera
• 50MP front camera
  • OmniVision OV50D sensor

This setup is designed to cover:

• High-resolution photography
• Optical zoom without major quality loss
• Stable low-light shots and detailed selfies

Battery and Charging

Despite the curved display and camera hardware, battery capacity remains a major highlight:

• 7,000mAh battery
• 80W fast charging
• Optimised for:
  • Heavy daily usage
  • Long gaming and streaming sessions
  • Reduced need for frequent charging

Build Quality, Protection, and Sensors

Realme has gone beyond standard protection ratings:

• IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K certification
• Resistance to dust, water immersion, and high-pressure water jets
• In-display optical fingerprint sensor
• Stereo speakers
• Solid metal-reinforced construction feels

Connectivity and Physical Design

Connectivity features include:

• Dual SIM 5G
• Wi-Fi 6
• Bluetooth 5.4
• IR blaster

Design details:

• Thickness:
  • 8.49mm (Master Gold, Master Grey)
  • 8.09mm (Camellia Pink)
• Weight:
  • 203g (Gold, Grey)
  • 198g (Pink)

Colour options:

• Master Gold
• Master Grey
• Camellia Pink (India exclusive)

Price, Sale Date, and Availability in India

The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G is priced as follows:

• 8GB + 256GB: ₹41,999
• 12GB + 512GB: ₹44,999
• Sale date: January 9
• Pre-booking: Live on the Realme website and Flipkart

Launch and Pre-Booking Offers

Offline offers

• Up to ₹4,000 bank discount via card EMI (up to 12 months)
• ₹2,000 instant discount on full payment
• Free gifts: Realme Buds T200 + Bag + 1-year extended warranty

Flipkart offers

• ₹4,000 bank discount or ₹6,000 exchange bonus
• Existing Realme users get an extra ₹1,000 benefit

Other online offers

• ₹4,000 CC EMI or ₹2,000 bank offer + ₹2,000 bonus
• Free gift: Realme Buds T200
• Existing Realme users get an additional ₹1,500 benefit
• ₹99 blind pre-order offer includes:
  • 50% off S2 Watch voucher
  • 1-year extended warranty