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Updated: Mar 2026
Realme 16
$416
(Expected Price)
Reviewed by the MobGadgets Tech Team
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Should you buy the Realme 16?
Reasons to Buy
- Massive 6000 mAh battery life
- Large 6.7" display for media
- Excellent value at $416
Reasons to Avoid
- May be bulky due to large battery
- Average camera performance in low light
Full Specifications
Also known as Realme 16 5G
- Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- Launch Announced: 2025, January 29 Status: Available. Released 2025, January 29
- Body Dimensions: 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.23 x 2.96 x 0.32 in) Weight: 183 g (6.46 oz) Build: Glass front (AGC DT-Star D+), plastic frame, plastic back SIM: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - : IP68/IP69K dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 0.5m for 60 days)
- Display Type: AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, HDR, 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) Size: 6.57 inches, 105.0 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2372 pixels (~397 ppi density) Protection: AGC DT-Star D+
- Platform OS: Android 16, Realme UI 7.0 Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
- Memory Card slot - microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) Internal: 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
- : UFS 2.2
- Main Camera
Dual: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.93", 0.60µm, PDAF
Auxiliary lens Features: Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama, selfie mirror Video: 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
- Selfie camera Single: 50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide) Features: Panorama Video: 1080p@30/60fps
- Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No
- Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Infrared port: Yes Radio: Unspecified USB: USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Features Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
- Battery
Type: Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh
Charging: 60W wired, 45W PPS, 13.5W PD2.0
Reverse wired
- Misc Colors: White Swan, Black Cloud Models: RMX5171 Price: About 370 EUR
Frequently Asked Questions
With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.
Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.
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