Realme has officially launched the new Realme 16T in India, expanding its Realme 16 series lineup. The smartphone joins the existing Realme 16 5G, Realme 16 Pro, and Realme 16 Pro Plus models. With a starting price of Rs 29,999, the Realme 16T becomes the most affordable smartphone in the series.
The latest Realme smartphone brings several standout features, including a massive 8000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity processor, high refresh rate display, and advanced durability ratings. Alongside the phone, the company also introduced the Realme Buds Air 8 Pro and Realme Watch S5 in India.
Realme 16T Specifications and Features
The Realme 16T features a large 6.8-inch LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1570×720 pixel resolution, aimed at offering smoother scrolling and gaming performance.
Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset paired with the Mali-G57 MC GPU. The smartphone is expected to deliver decent everyday performance along with improved power efficiency.
For photography, the phone includes a 50MP Sony AI rear camera, while the front houses a 16MP selfie shooter for video calls and selfies. Realme has also added a unique selfie mirror design on the rear panel.
One of the biggest highlights of the smartphone is its huge 8000mAh battery. The device supports 45W wired fast charging and 15W reverse charging. According to the company, the battery is designed to maintain healthy performance for up to seven years.
The smartphone runs on realme UI 7.0, and the brand claims users will get up to six years of fluency protection for smoother long-term usage.
In terms of durability, the device comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings, offering strong resistance against dust and water exposure.
Realme 16T Price in India and Availability
The Realme 16T is available in three storage variants:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 29,999
- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage – Rs 31,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage – Rs 34,999
The smartphone is currently available for pre-booking through Realme India and Flipkart. Sales will begin from May 27.
Buyers can choose from three colour options:
- Starlight Red
- Starlight Black
- Aurora Green
Realme Buds Air 8 Pro Features
The newly launched Realme Buds Air 8 Pro come with 55dB Active Noise Cancellation support and feature an 11mm + 6mm dual-driver setup.
The earbuds support LHDC 5.0 codec and Bluetooth 6.1 connectivity. Other key features include:
- 45ms low latency gaming mode
- Six microphones for clearer calls
- Touch gesture controls
- IP55 dust and water resistance
- Up to 50 hours of battery life
Realme Watch S5 Specifications
The Realme Watch S5 sports a 1.43-inch AMOLED display with up to 1500 nits peak brightness.
The smartwatch includes built-in GPS with support for five satellite positioning systems. Health tracking features include:
- Heart rate monitoring
- SpO2 tracking
- Sleep monitoring
- Stress tracking
- Noise monitoring
The watch also supports more than 110 sports modes, Bluetooth calling, customizable watch faces, 5ATM water resistance, and up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge.
