realme Launches 16 Pro Series in India Starting at ₹31,999, Sets New Benchmark in Premium Mid-Range Smartphones

New Delhi: realme, India’s most popular smartphone brand among the youth, has unveiled the highly anticipated realme 16 Pro Series, strengthening its leadership in the premium mid-range smartphone segment. Headlined by the flagship-tier realme 16 Pro+ and the versatile realme 16 Pro, the new series focuses on portrait photography, premium design, and segment-leading performance.

200MP Portrait Master Redefines Mobile Photography

The realme 16 Pro Series establishes itself as the 200MP Portrait Master, combining flagship-grade camera hardware with intelligent AI-driven software. Both smartphones feature a 200MP LumaColor Camera, delivering natural skin tones, hair-level background blur, and three-dimensional depth across multiple focal lengths.

The realme 16 Pro+ goes a step further as the only smartphone in its segment with a 200MP camera paired with a 3.5× periscope telephoto lens. TÜV Rheinland-certified imaging ensures accurate color reproduction, while support for FullFocal Portrait photography (1× to 4×), 120× Super Zoom, and 4K FullFocal HDR video recording makes it ideal for parties, stage performances, and dynamic group shots.

The realme 16 Pro retains the same 200MP camera system and Golden Portrait Lens Kit, offering professional-grade portraits with seamless zoom switching at a more accessible price point.

AI-Powered Creativity with Vibe Master Mode

Enhancing creative freedom, both models debut industry-first Vibe Master Mode, offering 21 customised tonesincluding five signature portrait styles. Upgraded AI Edit Genie enables voice and text-based editing, one-tap background changes, and effortless replication of trending social media styles. Features such as AI LightMe and AI StyleMe bring studio-quality lighting and creative effects directly to the camera interface.

Urban Wild Design Inspired by Naoto Fukasawa

The realme 16 Pro Series introduces Urban Wild Design, developed in collaboration with renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. Inspired by natural textures like wheat and pebbles, the design blends organic tactility with modern urban elegance.

The realme 16 Pro+ debuts the industry’s first bio-based organic silicone back cover, certified by the USDA, offering a soft yet durable finish. Color options include Master Gold, Master Grey, and India-exclusive Camellia Pink. Premium details such as the Metal Mirror Camera Deco, Volcanic Camera Deco, and an ultra-slim 8.49mm profile enhance its flagship appeal.

The realme 16 Pro carries forward the same design language in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and Orchid Purple, featuring an industry-leading velvet matte finish and a slim, lightweight body.

IP69 Durability and Flagship Protection

Both smartphones offer IP69-rated water and dust resistance, supporting underwater photography and protection against high-pressure water jets and temperatures up to 80°C. The realme 16 Pro+ is further protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Segment-Leading Performance and Display

The realme 16 Pro+ is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, scoring 1.44 million on AnTuTu, paired with LPDDR5X RAM for high-performance gaming and multitasking. It features a 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz HyperGlow 4D Curve+ display with 6500 nits peak brightness and advanced eye-care technology.

The realme 16 Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset, delivering smooth everyday performance, paired with a 6.78-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display.

Both models pack a 7000mAh Titan Battery, AirFlow VC cooling, and run realme UI 7.0 with NEXT AI featuresincluding AI Gaming Coach, AI Translation, AI Framing Master, and Google Gemini Live integration.

realme Expands Ecosystem with Buds Air8 and Pad 3

Alongside smartphones, realme launched realme Buds Air8, featuring 55dB real-time ANC, dual-driver setup, Hi-Res LHDC 5.0 audio, and AI Voice Assistant powered by Google Gemini, priced at ₹3,799.

The realme Pad 3, aimed at students and learners, comes with a 12,200mAh battery, 2.8K book-view display, AI-powered productivity tools, and an ultra-slim 6.6mm design, starting at ₹26,999. The realme Smart Pen, priced at ₹2,999, complements the tablet experience.

Price and Availability in India

• realme 16 Pro+: Starting at ₹39,999
• realme 16 Pro: Starting at ₹31,999
• Available via Flipkart, realme.com, Amazon (select products), and offline retail stores
• Launch offers include bank discounts, exchange bonuses, no-cost EMI, and exclusive benefits for existing realme users