Realme 16 5G with rear selfie mirror launched in India: Price, features, offers and other things to know

Realme 16 5G is now official in India. The smartphone boasts of an AI-driven dual 50MP portrait camera, an ultra-light 7000mAh battery and industry’s first rear selfie mirror, which allows users to frame shots in real time when using the main camera.

Another standout feature of the Realme 16 5G is the Aura Ring Flash for even lighting. Commenting on the launch, Francis Wong, Chief Marketing Officer, Realme India said, “The smartphone industry is undergoing a clear price reset, with the users expecting far greater value at every price band. With the launch of the Realme 16 5G we are responding to this shift by bringing meaningful innovations like an industry-first selfie mirror, a massive 7000mAh battery and a slim, everyday design.

This is about delivering not just innovation, but a reliable, long-term experience that truly aligns with how India buys and uses smartphones today ”.

Realme 16 5G price and availability

Realme 16 5G comes in two colours, Air White and Air Black. It can be purchased from Realme.com, Flipkart and offline retail stores across the country. Priced starting at ₹ 31,999, the smartphone comes in multiple RAM and storage configurations. Consumers can also avail a range of attractive launch offers on Realme.com, Flipkart and mainline retail stores, including bank benefits, no-cost EMI options, exchange offers and additional rewards for existing Realme users.

The price details are mentioned below:

Realme 16 5G features

Realme 16 5G comes with an advanced Dual 50MP Portrait Camera System featuring a 50MP front camera and a Sony IMX852 50MP rear camera. The rear camera combines a large 1/2.93-inch sensor, an F1.8 aperture and autofocus capability that are claimed to provide sharp detail and reliable image performance. The 50MP front camera complements this with natural skin tones and finely rendered facial features. Along with a rear selfie mirror, and Aura Ring Flash, the handset’s camera supports “Say Hi” gesture recognition and voice countdown. Other camera features and tech include LumaColor IMAGE engine, Vibe Master Mode, and AI Edit Genie that enables one-tap AI editing through features such as AI Inspiration, AI StyleMe, and AI LightMe. For video creation, AI Instant Clip can automatically select highlight moments from photos and videos to generate stylized short clips optimized for social sharing.On the design front, the back of Realme 16 5G showcases the Gleaming Wings Design, enabled by an industry‑first gradient texture process. Multi-colored particles form a blue-gold sparkling gradient that shifts dynamically with light, creating a feather-like visual flow from different angles. Realme 16 5G adopts an Air Compact Design enhanced by an AirCraft high‑density internal stacking structure. The smartphone comes with a 6.57‑inch compact display and an ultra‑narrow 2.23mm bottom bezels.

It is backed by 7,000mAh Titan Battery supported by the first‑in‑segment Titan Long‑Life Algorithm, the Realme 16 5G maintains at least 80% health after 1,600 full charge cycles, enabling up to 6 years of reliable usage. The device also offers a versatile and efficient charging experience with 60W Fast Charge, reaching 50 percent power in 30 minutes and a full charge in 74 minutes.

For high-load scenarios such as gaming or navigation, Bypass Charging is also supported. Realme 16 5G comes with IP69 Pro-level water resistance, along with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications. The device runs Realme UI 7.0 with the new Flux Engine, enabling smoother scrolling, faster response, and optimized performance through AI-based resource management, along with 72-month fluency protection for long-term reliability.