Realme 16T 5G
Realme · May 22, 2026 (India)
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$352
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Chipset
MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) / MediaTek MTK 6360 (conflicting sources)
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Display
6.8 inches · 144 Hz
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Camera
50 MP (wide
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Battery
8000 mAh · 45W wired fast charging, reverse wired charging, bypass charging support
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Memory
6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (+ up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion) · 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
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OS
Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
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IP Rating
IP68 + IP69 (dust tight, water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min, high-pressure water jet resistant)
storage
Memory · Storage
6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (+ up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion) · 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
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Refresh Rate
144 Hz
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AnTuTu Score
420,000
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Charging
45W wired fast charging, reverse wired charging, bypass charging support
description Complete Specifications
infoGeneral
ModelRealme 16T / RMX5280
BrandRealme
ReleasedMay 22, 2026 (India)
AnnouncedMay 2026
StatusExpected release: May 22, 2026 (India)
OSAndroid 16, Realme UI 7.0
DimensionsNot officially disclosed (8.88mm thickness confirmed)
WeightNot officially disclosed
BuildFront: Glass; Back: Plastic; Frame: Plastic
IP RatingIP68 + IP69 (dust tight, water resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min, high-pressure water jet resistant)
SIMDual nano-SIM
ColorsStarlight Red, Starlight Black, Aurora Green
VariantsRealme 16T 5G / RMX5280
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TypeAMOLED (flat display), 144Hz
Size6.8 inches
Resolution720 x 1570 pixels (HD+) / 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) per conflicting sources
Refresh Rate144 Hz
Pixel Density260 ppi (if HD+) / higher if FHD+
ProtectionNot specified
BrightnessNot officially disclosed
HDRNot specified
speedPerformance
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) / MediaTek MTK 6360 (conflicting sources)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2
RAM6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (+ up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion)
Storage128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card SlotNo (non-expandable per official specs)
AnTuTu420,000
GeekbenchSingle-Core: 771, Multi-Core: 1980
photo_cameraCamera
Main Camera50 MP (wide, Sony IMX852, f/1.8, PDAF) + 2 MP (depth/bokeh, f/2.4)
FeaturesRear-mounted selfie mirror (helps frame selfies using primary camera), LumaColor IMAGE Engine (optimizes skin texture, skin tones, lighting balance, lens distortion correction), RAW HDR processing, AI Portrait Glow (for low-light portraits, backlit conditions, uneven lighting), AI Eraser 2.0, AI Search, AI Smart Image Matting, AI Smart Loop, custom white balance tuning
VideoNot officially disclosed (likely 1080p@30fps)
Front Camera16 MP (f/2.0 or f/2.4)
Front FeaturesHDR, screen flash
Front Video1080p@30fps
battery_fullBattery & Charging
Capacity8000 mAh
TypeLi-Po (non-removable)
Charging45W wired fast charging, reverse wired charging, bypass charging support
signal_cellular_altConnectivity
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
5G Bands5G SA/NSA
4G BandsLTE bands
Wi-FiWi-Fi (version not specified)
BluetoothBluetooth (version not specified)
NFCNot specified
USBUSB Type-C
GPSGPS
RadioNot specified
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G
sensorsAudio & Sensors
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm JackNot specified
SensorsFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity
FeaturesMassive 8000mAh battery (one of the largest in segment), ultra-slim 8.88mm profile despite huge battery, 7 years of battery health retention promise, rear-mounted selfie mirror, bypass charging support, reverse wired charging, LumaColor IMAGE Engine for enhanced photography, AI-powered imaging tools, mirror-style selfie camera setup, available on Flipkart.com, realme.com/in, and mainline retail stores
