An 8,000 mAh battery and selfie mirror, at a steep ₹31,999.
₹31,999 for 6GB + 128GB
The lowest price
- Display
- 6.8" · 144Hz
- Chip
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM
- 6GB, 8GB
- Camera
- 50MP main + 1 more
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh
- Charging
- 45W
- Battery life
Is it any good?
The 16T 5G brings the 16 series' rear selfie mirror to a cheaper phone with a bigger battery. It costs ₹31,999 for 6GB + 128GB, ₹33,999 for 8GB + 128GB and ₹36,999 for 8GB + 256GB, and it is for selfie fans who want battery capacity above all.
It has an 8,000 mAh battery with 45W charging, a 6.8-inch 144Hz LCD rated at 1,200 nits, a 50MP Sony main camera, a 16MP front camera and IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings. The Dimensity 6300 runs it, and the tray takes a microSD card.
The catch is value. The P4R 5G and NARZO 100x 5G have the same chip, screen type and 8,000 mAh battery with 45W charging for ₹20,999, which is ₹11,000 less. They lose the mirror, the 2MP monochrome camera and the IP69K rating, and that is a lot to pay for a mirror. No update promise is published.
Every spec
The whole spec sheet, minus the marketing words.
Display
| Size | 6.8 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Resolution | 1570 x 720 (HD+) |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits |
| Protection | Panda 1681 |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Software | realme UI 7 |
Camera
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (Sony IMX852) + 2MP monochrome |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 16MP (f/2.4) |
| Video | 1080p at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front) |
Battery
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
Build and connectivity
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| SIM | Dual nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | No |
| Dust and water | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Weight | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8.88 mm |
| Colours | Aurora Green, Starlight Red, Starlight Black |
Availability
| India launch | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Status | On sale in India |
| Versions | 6GB + 128GB₹31,9998GB + 128GB₹33,9998GB + 256GB₹36,999 |
What to compare it with
About the same money, different brands. Pick one to see them side by side.
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realme 16T 5G, answered
realme 16T 5G price in India starts at ₹31,999 for the 6GB + 128GB, up to ₹36,999 for the 8GB + 256GB.
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What is the price of the realme 16T 5G in India?
It starts at ₹31,999 for the 6GB + 128GB. After that: the 8GB + 128GB at ₹33,999 and the 8GB + 256GB at ₹36,999. These are starting prices, before bank and exchange offers.
When was the realme 16T 5G launched in India?
It went on sale in India on 22 May 2026.
How big is the battery on the realme 16T 5G, and how fast does it charge?
It has a 8,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging. These are realme's own figures.
What kind of display does the realme 16T 5G have?
A 6.8-inch LCD at 144Hz, with HD+ resolution and up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness. The glass is Panda 1681.
Which processor does the realme 16T 5G use?
The MediaTek Dimensity 6300, with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
What cameras does the realme 16T 5G have?
On the back: 50MP main (Sony IMX852) + 2MP monochrome. On the front: 16MP (f/2.4). Video goes up to 1080p at 60fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front).
Is the realme 16T 5G waterproof?
It is rated IP66, IP68 and IP69: dust-tight, able to survive a dunk under water and to take high-pressure water jets. No phone is fully waterproof, though, so don't take it swimming.
Does the realme 16T 5G support 5G?
Yes, it works on 5G networks in India. It takes dual nano SIM.
What are the main rivals of the realme 16T 5G?
At about the same price from other brands: the Redmi Note 15 Pro 5G (₹31,999), the OPPO K14 Plus 5G (₹32,999), the POCO X8 Power (₹30,999) and the Nothing Phone (4b) (₹30,999). Each name opens the two phones side by side.
What else to consider
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