A 7,000mAh battery that Realme claims can last up to 140 hours on a single charge and a “selfie mirror,” a physical reflective panel on the back that allows you to frame shots using the rear camera instead of the front one, are the two most notable features of the Realme 16 5G, which was launched in India.
The selfie mirror is a simple yet ingenious piece of hardware design. It employs optical reflection to assist users in previewing their photo while using the superior back sensors, as opposed to software or a secondary display.
Before reaching India, the phone had its debut in Vietnam and other international markets.
Using the selfie mirror to take selfies with the back camera (Image Credit: Realme)
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The 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen of the Realme 16 has a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a maximum brightness of 4,200 nits. It has a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo processor, up to 12GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage.
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The dual system of rear cameras consists of two 50MP sensors, the main one being a Sony IMX852, as well as a selfie mirror that acts as a preview help while framing images with the back cameras. Another 50MP camera for video calls and selfies is located up front.
Reverse charging and 60W cable charging are supported by the 7,000mAh battery. Realme claims it can play music for up to 140 hours on a full charge and rates it for up to 1,600 charge cycles. The phone has an IP69 rating for dust and water resistance and a vapour chamber cooling system with a 6,050mm² heat dissipation surface.
Price and availability
There are three variations of the Realme 16 5G. The mid-tier 8GB + 256GB model costs Rs 33,999, the top-end 12GB + 256GB model costs Rs 36,999, while the base 8GB + 128GB model costs Rs 31,999.
Realme.com, Flipkart, and physical retail locations began selling all three on April 5. They are available in Air White and Air Black finishes.
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FAQs
1. What are the key features of the Realme 16 5G?
The Realme 16 5G stands out with a 7,000mAh battery, a unique selfie mirror, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo processor.
2. What is the “selfie mirror” feature on the Realme 16 5G?
The selfie mirror is a reflective panel on the back of the phone that helps users frame selfies using the rear camera for better image quality.
3. What is the battery capacity and backup of the Realme 16 5G?
The phone packs a 7,000mAh battery, which Realme claims can last up to 140 hours of music playback on a single charge.
4. Does the Realme 16 5G support fast charging?
Yes, it supports 60W wired fast charging and also offers reverse charging.
5. What are the display specifications of the Realme 16 5G?
It features a 6.57-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4,200 nits brightness.
6. Which processor powers the Realme 16 5G?
The smartphone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset.
7. What camera setup does the Realme 16 5G offer?
It includes dual 50MP rear cameras (with a Sony IMX852 sensor) and a 50MP front camera for selfies and video calls.
8. What is the price of the Realme 16 5G in India?
The base variant starts at ₹31,999, while higher variants are priced at ₹33,999 and ₹36,999.
9. When did the Realme 16 5G go on sale in India?
The smartphone became available for purchase starting April 5 via Realme’s official website, Flipkart, and retail stores.
10. What software and updates does the Realme 16 5G offer?
It runs on Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 and offers up to four years of OS updates and three years of security patches.
