Realme 16 5G Phone Officially Launched- Realme 16 5G phone was officially launched in Vietnam on January 30, 2026, but it has not yet been launched in India. It is currently available in Vietnam, starting at approximately ₹40,000, and an Indian launch is expected in the coming months. The phone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, and it comes with a 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display. The phone also gets a 50MP main sensor, a large 7000 mAh battery pack with 60W fast charging support, and high durability ratings. Here is everything you need to know about Realme 16 5G phone, such as its launch timeline, price, and other details, mentioned below.
Price & Launch Timeline

As of now, the Realme 16 5G phone is available in Vietnam, but Realme has not yet confirmed its availability or final pricing for the Indian market. The 8GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant is priced at VND 11,490,000, which is approximately ₹40,000, while the 12GB RAM plus 256GB storage variant is priced at VND 12,490,000, which is approximately ₹44,000.
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Camera Setup and Battery Pack
In the rear section of Realme 16 5G phone, it features a dual camera setup which includes a 50MP main Sony IMX852 sensor along with a 2MP monochrome sensor. The main camera can also be used for selfies via the mirror on the camera module. Whereas in front, it is equipped with a 50MP selfie camera, allowing pro-level photography from both front and rear cameras. Along with that, the phone is equipped with a large 7000 mAh battery pack, and it supports 60W fast charging and reverse wired charging.
Display and Design

Realme 16 5G phone features a 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it reaches up to 4200 nits peak brightness. It comes with AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass protection and comprehensive IP66, IP68, and IP69K dust and water resistance ratings. The phone features a design inspired by the iPhone Air with a visor on the rear panel, and it is available in Black Cloud and White Swan colour options.
Performance
Realme 16 5G phone is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset. It is available in 8GB and 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM options with 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. The phone runs on Android 16 based Realme UI 7.0, and it provides powerful performance for gaming, multitasking, and video editing, without any noticeable heating or lag issues.
