Highlights
- Realme has increased prices of the Realme 16 series in India effective May 18, 2026.
- Realme 16 Pro 5G sees a ₹1,000 hike, Realme 16 Pro+ 5G up to ₹3,000 increase and Realme 16 5G models raised by ₹2,000 – ₹3,000 across variants.
- The company has cited rising costs of memory, chipsets and production as reasons behind the recent price hike.
Realme has increased the prices of multiple smartphones in its Realme 16 series lineup in India. According to a brand communication seen by MyMobiles Team, the revised pricing will come into effect from May 18, 2026.
According to the official word, the company is revising the prices due to rising costs associated with memory, chipsets and the overall smartphone ecosystem. Here are more details.
Realme 16 Series Price Hike Announced
As per the leaked details, the Realme 16 Pro 5G receives a price hike of Rs 1,000 across both listed variants.
The 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant of the Realme 16 Pro 5G has reportedly increased from Rs 38,999 to Rs 39,999. Meanwhile, the 12GB RAM + 256GB model now costs Rs 42,999 instead of Rs 41,999.
The higher-end Realme 16 Pro+ 5G lineup sees steeper price revisions. The 8GB + 128GB variant has reportedly gone up from Rs 44,999 to Rs 46,999 reflecting a Rs 2,000 increase. Similarly, the 8GB + 256GB model now costs Rs 48,999 instead of Rs 46,999.
The biggest jump is seen on the 12GB + 256GB variant of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, which has reportedly received a Rs 3,000 increase. The device is now priced at Rs 52,999 compared to its earlier price of Rs 49,999.
The standard Realme 16 5G models have also received revised pricing. The 8GB + 128GB version has reportedly increased from Rs 31,999 to Rs 33,999 marking a Rs 2,000 hike.
The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants have both received a Rs 3,000 increase. Their prices now stand at Rs 36,999 and Rs 39,999 respectively, compared to the earlier prices of Rs 33,999 and Rs 36,999.
Here’s is a quick look at the new prices –
| Model | Old Price | New Price | Price Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) | Rs 38,999 | Rs 39,999 | Rs 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) | Rs 41,999 | Rs 42,999 | Rs 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (8GB + 128GB) | Rs 44,999 | Rs 46,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (8GB + 256GB) | Rs 46,999 | Rs 48,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (12GB + 256GB) | Rs 49,999 | Rs 52,999 | Rs 3,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (8GB + 128GB) | Rs 31,999 | Rs 33,999 | Rs 2,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (8GB + 256GB) | Rs 33,999 | Rs 36,999 | Rs 3,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (12GB + 256GB) | Rs 36,999 | Rs 39,999 | Rs 3,000 |
Reasons Behind the Price Hike
Realme attributes the price revision to increasing component and production costs. The company specifically mentioned rising expenses related to memory components, chipsets and the broader smartphone supply ecosystem.
The updated prices will officially become effective from May 18, 2026.
The leaked partner communication indicates that the updated rates may reflect across online and offline retail platforms in India.
FAQs
Q1. When do the new Realme 16 series prices take effect in India?
Answer. The revised prices will officially be effective from May 18, 2026 across online and offline platforms.
Q2. Which Realme 16 series model saw the highest price increase?
Answer. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (12GB + 256GB) variant received the steepest hike of ₹3,000, now priced at ₹52,999.
Q3. Why has Realme increased the prices of its 16 series smartphones?
Answer. Realme attributes the hike to rising costs of memory components, chipsets, and overall smartphone ecosystem expenses.