Realme 16 5G
The realme 16 5G is a well-rounded, modern smartphone designed for people looking for long battery life, a refined design, a smooth display, and reliable everyday photography. Its high-capacity battery, 5G connectivity, and lightweight design stand out, while keeping it comfortable to use every day.
Screen
The realme 16 5G features a 6.57-inch AMOLED display, designed to provide a sharp, smooth, and comfortable viewing experience. Its 120 Hz refresh rate makes navigating menus, social media, apps, and websites smoother, making everyday use feel faster.
Plus, its peak brightness of up to 4,200 nits makes it easier to view outdoors, even in direct sunlight. Support for 1.07 billion colors delivers more vivid, natural-looking images, ideal for watching videos, gaming, editing photos, or browsing with superior visual quality.
Battery
One of the realme 16 5G's standout features is its 6,550 mAh Titan battery in the version sold in Spain. This large capacity lets you use the device throughout long days without constantly relying on a charger, even with heavy use of social media, calls, browsing, video, or music.
It also features 45 W fast charging, designed to quickly restore battery power when needed. In addition, realme highlights its long-term battery maintenance system, with up to 1600 charging cycles, designed to maintain good battery health over years of use.
Design and durability
The realme 16 5G features an air-inspired design, with a slim, lightweight body that feels comfortable in your hand. Weighing approximately 181 g and measuring 8.1 mm thick in the Air White and Air Black versions, it combines a high-capacity battery with a design that's easy to carry every day.
Its back features a design called Aurora Wings, with an eye-catching finish and a horizontal camera layout that gives it a more modern look. It also offers professional-grade water resistance with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications, providing extra peace of mind against dust, splashes, and accidental exposure to water.
Performance
For performance, the realme 16 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo processor, an eight-core 5G chip designed to deliver a smooth experience for everyday tasks such as browsing, using social media, streaming content, gaming, or switching between multiple apps.
realme also features its Flux Engine optimization system, designed to improve the system’s overall smoothness, animations, and device responsiveness over time. This phone is aimed at those who want stable performance for everyday use without giving up 5G connectivity.
Camera
The realme 16 5G features a camera system designed especially for portraits and social content. Its 50 MP main rear camera with a Sony IMX852 sensor captures images with plenty of detail, well-balanced colors, and natural-looking skin tones and lighting.
It also features a 50 MP front camera, a great feature for selfies, video calls, and content creation. It also includes AI features such as LumaColor IMAGE, portrait modes, AI editing tools, and a selfie mirror effect designed to make taking photos with the rear camera easier.
Multimedia experience
The realme 16 5G offers a complete multimedia experience thanks to its AMOLED display, high refresh rate, and dual stereo speakers. This combination lets you enjoy videos, music, games, and social media with a more immersive feel.
It also features an Airflow VC cooling system with a 6050 mm² area, designed to maintain a more stable temperature during gaming sessions, multitasking, or intensive use. This helps the phone deliver smooth performance for longer.
Specifications:
| General information |
| Operating system |
Android |
| Version S.O. |
16 |
| User interface |
realme UI 7.0 |
| Product condition |
New |
| Release date |
29-01-2025 |
| Design and dimensions |
| Color |
White |
| Dimensions |
158,3 x 75,1 x 8,1 mm |
| Weight |
183 g |
| Water and dust resistance |
IP69 |
| Screen |
| Screen dimensions |
6,57" |
| Screen type |
AMOLED |
| Screen resolution |
1080 x 2372 p |
| Screen protection |
AGC DT-Star D+ |
| Refresh rate |
120 Hz |
| High Dynamic Range |
HDR |
| Brightness |
4200 nits |
| Hardware and performance |
| Processor |
MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm) |
| Processor cores |
Octa-core |
| RAM |
8 GB |
| Expandable memory |
MicroSDXC |
| Expandable via SD card |
Yes (in the second SIM slot) |
| Storage |
256 GB |
| Storage type |
UFS 2.2 |
| Camera and multimedia |
| Camera |
50 MP (f/1.8 75° ) + 2 MP (f/2.4 88° ) |
| Secondary camera |
50 MP (f/2.4 86° ) |
| Rear camera resolution |
50 megapixels |
| Speakerphone |
Yes |
| Flash |
Yes |
| Front camera resolution |
50 megapixels |
| Number of rear cameras |
Dual |
| Number of front cameras |
Single |
| Connectivity and networks |
| GSM |
850/900/1800/1900 |
| GSM SIM 2 |
850/900/1800/1900 |
| Network connection |
5G |
| Wi-Fi type |
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| GPS type |
A-GPS with GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| SIM type |
Dual SIM |
| NFC |
No |
| SIM 1 type |
NanoSIM |
| ANT+ |
No |
| USB connection |
USB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth type |
5.3 |
| SIM 2 type |
NanoSIM |
| Battery and charging |
| Charging connector |
USB-C |
| Battery capacity |
7000 mAh |
| Removable battery |
No |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Sensors and health |
| Accelerometer |
Yes |
| Electronic compass |
Yes |
| Barometer |
No |
| Gyroscope |
Yes |
| Proximity sensor |
Yes |
| Features and extras |
| Unlock |
Fingerprint sensor, face unlock |
| Other |
| More information |
* The NFC function may vary depending on the market/region |