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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v16 (upgradable to future Android & Realme UI versions) |
| Fabrication | 6 nm (TSMC) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Realme UI 7.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | AI Performance Suite, GT Mode, Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE virtual RAM expansion) |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.57" 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED Display, 5200 nits Peak Brightness, AGC DT-Star D+ Glass Protection, High-Frequency PWM Dimming, 1.07 Billion Colors (10-bit), 100% DCI-P3 Color Gamut, Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Scanner, Rainwater Smart Touch |
| Brightness | 5200 nits (peak) / 4200 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | Yes (HDR10+) |
| Screen Size | 6.57 inches (16.69 cm, 104.2 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Hardware Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Sony IMX852 (50MP, 1/2.76" class, PDAF, OIS) + 2MP (f/2.4, monochrome) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (monochrome) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No (EIS Video Stabilization) |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 50MP (wide) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (AGC DT-Star D+), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 75.13 mm |
| Colors | Air White, Air Black |
| Height | 158.30 mm |
| Weight | 183 grams |
| IP Rating | IP68 / IP69K |
| Thickness | 8.10 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 7000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | SuperVOOC, 60W wired fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| User Available Storage | |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G (Dual SA/NSA Modes) |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Hardware Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Dual stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo 5G (6nm) Octa-Core Processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 6.57" 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED Display (5200 nits Peak, AGC DT-Star D+, Ultrasonic Fingerprint), 50MP Sony IMX852 OIS Primary Camera + 2MP Monochrome Lens, High-Resolution 50MP Front Selfie Camera with Video Recording, Colossal 7000 mAh Battery with 60W SuperVOOC Fast Charging, Extreme IP68 & IP69K Water & Dust Ingress Protection, Ultra-Slim 8.1mm Body (183g), Dual Stereo Speakers, Smart IR Blaster, Wi-Fi 5, Dual 5G SIM Support, Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 |
The Realme 16 arrived in Bangladesh as an engineering marvel combining a massive 7000 mAh battery into an astonishingly thin 8.1mm and lightweight 183g chassis, MediaTek's energy-efficient TSMC 6nm Dimensity 6400 Turbo 5G processor, a vibrant 6.57-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED flat display reaching up to an incredible 5200 nits peak brightness, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and certified dual IP68 and IP69K extreme dust and water resistance. Styled in minimalist Air White and Air Black color options with a sleek flat profile, measuring 158.30 x 75.13 x 8.10 mm and weighing just 183 grams, the device offers a remarkably lightweight and comfortable grip despite housing a giant power cell. Dominating the front is a 6.57-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2372 pixels) flat AMOLED punch-hole display boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, 397 ppi pixel density, 10-bit color depth (1.07 billion colors), 100% DCI-P3 wide color gamut, an ultra-high peak brightness of 5200 nits, and AGC DT-Star D+ Glass protection, integrated with an advanced ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner and Rainwater Smart Touch. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek's 6nm Dimensity 6400 Turbo octa-core processor (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU and AI performance suites, coupled with up to 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage. Mobile photography is driven by a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary rear sensor (f/1.8, OIS) supporting hardware Optical Image Stabilization and 1080p/4K video capabilities, complemented by a secondary 2MP monochrome depth sensor, alongside an exceptional high-resolution 50MP front-facing selfie camera. Powered by a heavy-duty 7000 mAh battery with 60W SuperVOOC wired fast charging over USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, a Smart IR remote blaster, dual 5G SIM standby (with eSIM support), and Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, the Realme 16 delivers an extraordinary balance of ultra-slim design, marathon battery life, and advanced display innovation.
| Display Type | AMOLED (120Hz High Refresh Rate Flat Display) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 397 ppi |
| Screen Protection | AGC DT-Star D+ |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 88.3 % |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (26mm), Primary Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Monochrome Camera |
| Camera Setup | Dual |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Panoramic View, Time-Lapse, Dual Video Recording, Slow Motion, Pro Mode |
| Camera Features | Hardware OIS + EIS, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Slow Motion |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30/60 fps, 1280x720, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (In-display center punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30/60 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Dual IP68 and IP69K extreme ingress protection, dust proof, drop-tested structural integrity |
| Waterproof | Submersible waterproof & high-pressure steam proof (IP68 & IP69K certified up to 0.5m for 60 days) |
| SpecialDesign | Massive 7000 mAh battery fitted into an ultra-slim 8.1mm casing weighing only 183g, elegant flat styling with ultrasonic in-display scanner |
| Up to 108 GB / 226 GB |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual VoLTE |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (Smart IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.180 W/kg, Body: 0.680 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen |
