Realme 16 5G India Retail Box Image Surfaces Online: Specs and April Launch Timeline Leaked

Following its debut in the Vietnamese market, the Realme 16 5G’s model number was spotted on India’s BIS certification database, hinting at an India launch. Adding to the launch details, a retail box image of the Indian unit has now surfaced online, revealing key specifications.
Here is more to it.
Realme 16 5G – Indian Retail Box Image
The image was first shared by X user @LoserAnant and confirms that the smartphone will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo SoC. The packaging also reveals a 50MP Sony IMX852 rear camera and a 50MP front-facing selfie shooter. Furthermore, it confirms a 120Hz AMOLED display with 4200 nits peak brightness, a massive 7000mAh Titan battery, IP69 Pro water and dust resistance, an “Air Black” colour option, and an 8GB/256GB memory configuration.

For connectivity, the box states it will support these 5G bands: n1 / n3 / n5 / n8 / n28B / n40 / n41 / n77 / n78. The same user who shared the image of the retail box above also revealed that the launch of this phone can be expected in the second week of April, and if that is the case, then Realme will soon start teasing this smartphone. Also, looking at the specs above, they match the ones already launched in Vietnam, so expect a similar unit.
Realme 16 5G Specs (Vietnamese model)
Specifications |
realme 16 5G |
General |
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| Dimension | 158.30 × 75.13 × 8.10 mm |
| Weight | 183 g |
| Design | Flat frame with curved corners, Aurora Wings finish |
Connectivity |
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| Network | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified |
| Bluetooth | Not specified |
| NFC | Not specified |
| USB | USB Type-C, OTG supported |
Platform |
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| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Operating System | realme UI 7.0 |
| Storage Options | 8GB / 12GB RAM + 256GB storage (LPDDR4X, UFS 2.2), expandable storage supported |
Display |
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| Display Type | AMOLED Display |
| Screen Size | 6.57” |
| Screen Resolution | 2372 × 1080 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Brightness Rate | 1000 nits (typ) / 1400 nits (HBM) / 4200 nits (peak) |
Camera |
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| Rear Camera | 50MP (Sony IMX852) + 2MP (Monochrome) |
| Front Camera | 50MP |
Sensors |
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| Cooling System | 6050 mm² vapour chamber cooling |
| Ingress Protection | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
Battery |
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| Battery Capacity | 7000 mAh (typ) |
| Charging Features | 60W fast charging, wired reverse charging |
Colors |
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| Color Variants | White Swan and Black Cloud |