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Realme 16 Pro
Realme

Realme 16 Pro

Released: 2026, January 06Price: ₹ 45,999 / £ 699.00Status: Available. Released 2026, January 08

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
Realme
Model
Realme 16 Pro+
Released
2026, January 06
Status
Available. Released 2026, January 08
Price
₹ 45,999 / £ 699.00
OS
Android 16, up to 5 (EU) / 3 (IN) major Android upgrades, Realme UI 7.0
Dimensions
162.5 x 76.3 x 8.1 mm or 8.5 mm
Weight
198 g or 203 g (6.98 oz)
Build
Glass front, aluminum alloy frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
SIM
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM +, eSIM, (max 2 at a time), · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 4608Hz PWM, 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak)
Size
6.8 inches, 112.8 cm, 2, (~91.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1280 x 2800 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~453 ppi density)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs level 6

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720 & 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520)
GPU
Adreno 722
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
50 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm
Triple
200 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS, 50 MP, f/2.8, (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 8 MP, 116˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Features
Panorama
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, HDR

Battery

Battery
Active use score 18:18h
Charging
80W wired, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD/QC, Reverse wired, Bypass Charging

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC
Yes (market/region dependent)
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Gold, Gray, Camellia Pink
Energy
Class B
Models
RMX5131
Display
1794 nits max brightness (measured)
Announced
2026, January 06
Free fall
Class C (90 falls)
Loudspeaker
-26.3 LUFS (Good)
Performance
AnTuTu: 1147970 (v10), 1413772 (v11), GeekBench: 3982 (v6), 3DMark: 2109 (Wild Life Extreme)
Infrared port
Yes
Repairability
Class C

Realme 16 Pro Overview

About Realme 16 Pro+ Realme 16 Pro+ is another flagship from Realme's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. Realme 16 Pro+ has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Realme 16 Pro can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the Realme 16 Pro?

The Realme 16 Pro supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Realme 16 Pro support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Realme devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Realme 16 Pro void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Realme 16 Pro will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Realme 16 Pro run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Realme 16 Pro.

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