Realme has already revealed the launch date of the Realme 16 5G smartphone for the Indian market, which is scheduled to take place on the 2nd of April 2026. Ahead of its official debut, a marketing poster has now surfaced online, revealing the pre-booking offers that will be made available for offline customers.
Read more about it below.
Realme 16 5G – Pre-Booking Offline Offers
As per a post shared by a Realme Experience Store based in Cochin, it appears that the brand has already begun accepting pre-orders for the Realme 16 5G smartphone in select offline markets, and the marketing poster also reveals the offers that customers can avail.
From the poster, it is revealed that customers who pre-book the device can either receive a Police trolley bag worth ₹7,999 or a Realme weighing machine worth ₹2,699. Just below this, the poster mentions that a 365-day extended warranty will be offered to users who activate the device between the 9th and the 15th of January 2026, which could be a typo since the device is going to launch on April 2nd. At the bottom of the poster, it mentions buyers who pre-book can get up to ₹3,000 instant discount, zero down payment options, and up to 15 months of EMI plans through multiple banking partners such as HDFC Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak, J&K Bank, and OneCard.
Other offers mentioned on the poster reveal up to ₹3,000 instant discount, zero down payment options, and up to 15 months of EMI plans through multiple banking partners such as HDFC Bank, SBI, Axis Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, IDFC First Bank, Kotak, J&K Bank, and OneCard.
As for its specifications, the Realme 16 5G smartphone is expected to feature the same set of specifications as the variant that was previously launched in Vietnam, which is also further supported by the details revealed via the official microsite.
Realme 16 5G (Vietnam)- Specs
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 (in India Air White) and Black Cloud (in India Air Black) |
