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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 22 May 2026 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 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 | Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE virtual RAM expansion), Realme UI optimization suite |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.8" 144Hz HD+ AMOLED Display, 1200 nits Peak Brightness, Panda Glass/Gorilla Glass Protection, Multi-touch, Eye Comfort Mode |
| Brightness | 1200 nits (peak) |
| Resolution | 720x1570 px (HD+) |
| HDR Support | Yes |
| Screen Size | 6.8 inches (17.29 cm, 112.4 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 254 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Gorilla Glass / Panda Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 83.0 % |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Hardware Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Zoom | 10x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | 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) |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle, 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, Underwater, Hypertext, TILT-SHIFT |
| 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 |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No (EIS Video Stabilization) |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 16MP (wide) |
| Aperture | f/2.4 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| 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 |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 78.2 mm |
| Colors | Starlight Red, Starlight Black, Aurora Green |
| Height | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | 224 grams |
| IP Rating | IP68 / IP69K |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm |
| 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 2.5m for 30 min) |
| SpecialDesign | Massive 8000 mAh battery built into an 8.8mm rugged frame with extreme IP68/IP69K protection and a high-refresh-rate 144Hz AMOLED screen |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 8000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | SuperVOOC, 45W wired, PPS, PD, QC fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless charging |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes |
| User Available Storage | Up to 108 GB / 226 GB |
| 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) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual VoLTE |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual Nano-SIM) |
| Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.180 W/kg, Body: 0.680 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| 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 |
| Finger Sensor Type | Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps playback, gyro-EIS, OIS, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | USB Type-C audio, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G (6nm) Octa-Core Processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, 6.8" 144Hz HD+ AMOLED Display (1200 nits Peak, Glass Protection), 50MP OIS Main Camera + 2MP Monochrome Lens, 16MP Front Selfie Camera, Monumental 8000 mAh Battery with 45W Fast Charging & 15W Wireless Charging, Extreme IP68 & IP69K Water & Dust Ingress Protection (Submersible up to 2.5m for 30 min), Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor, Dedicated microSD Card Slot, Wi-Fi 5, Dual 5G SIM Support, Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 |
The Realme 16T arrived as a breakthrough mid-range endurance smartphone combining a colossal 8000 mAh battery with both 45W SuperVOOC wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging—an exceedingly rare feature tier combination. Designed to deliver multi-day stamina without compromise, it features a vibrant 6.8-inch 144Hz AMOLED display reaching up to 1200 nits peak brightness, MediaTek's efficient TSMC 6nm Dimensity 6300 5G processor, and certified dual IP68 and IP69K extreme dust and water resistance into an 8.8mm profile. Styled in Starlight Red, Starlight Black, and Aurora Green colorways with a robust build, measuring 166.4 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm and weighing 224 grams, the device offers heavy-duty durability for intensive everyday use. Dominating the front is a 6.8-inch HD+ (720 x 1570 pixels) AMOLED punch-hole display boasting a 144Hz refresh rate, 254 ppi pixel density, and protective glass. Under the hood, it is powered by MediaTek's 6nm Dimensity 6300 octa-core processor (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 2TB via a dedicated microSD card slot. Mobile photography is handled by a 50MP primary rear sensor (f/1.8) featuring hardware Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and supporting video recording up to 60fps, complemented by a secondary 2MP monochrome depth sensor, alongside a clear 16MP front-facing selfie camera. Powered by its monumental 8000 mAh battery supporting 45W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, reverse wired charging, dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, dual 5G SIM standby, and Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 out of the box, the Realme 16T delivers extraordinary battery capacity, high-refresh-rate display fluidity, and all-weather rugged protection.
