Highlights
- First images show a flat design, 6.78-inch OLED 144Hz display, 200MP + 8MP dual rear cameras, 50MP selfie camera, 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and colour options in Grey, Purple and Gold.
- Realme 16 Pro+ 5G model returns with storage variants up to 12GB/512GB and colours including Master Grey, Master Gold and Camellia Pink for India.
- Realme C81 5G early leaks reveal two colours, Storm Black, Glacier Blue.
Caption – Realme 16 Pro First Look Out. (Image credit – @ZionsAnvin on X)
Realme this year launched only the Realme 15 5G and Realme 15 Pro 5G, while omitting the Pro+ variant. However, new leaks now suggest that the Pro+ model is set to return with the upcoming Realme 16 series. We also have an update on the colour and storage variants of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G for India.
Meanwhile, the first images of the Realme 16 Pro have surfaced online, accompanied by several key specifications. So, here’s a quick roundup of all the new Realme 16 series leaks.
Realme 16 Pro – First Look and Leaked Specifications
Caption – Leaked images of Realme 16 Pro. (Image credit – @ZionsAnvin on X)
Tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin on X (formerly Twitter) has shared the first look at the Realme 16 Pro, showcasing a flat design with rounded corners. The device features a flat display with a centrally aligned punch-hole selfie camera. The back appears flat with a matte Black finish and a distinctive darker camera module in the top-left corner.
Realme 16 Pro’s first look#Realme #Realme16Pro #Realme16series https://t.co/4VyNwRNP1G pic.twitter.com/7QmiaRIzAN
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) November 27, 2025
This module includes a pill-shaped housing for some sensors, a separate circular unit, and an LED flash. The Realme logo is placed vertically on the bottom-left. The phone’s sides have a Purple accent, with the power button and volume keys located on the right side, while the left side remains clean.
As for specifications, the Realme 16 Pro is expected to run on a 2.5GHz processor. It may launch in four memory configurations, 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, and 12GB/512GB. It is also said to ship with Realme UI 7 based on Android 16. The device is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch OLED display with a 2772 x 1272 (1.5K) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. Camera specs may include a 200MP + 8MP dual rear setup and a 50MP front-facing camera.
Powering the smartphone could be a massive 7000mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging. Other expected features include an in-display fingerprint reader and an IR blaster. The phone is reported to measure 162.6 × 77.6 × 7.75 mm and weigh 192 grams.
Expected colour variants include Grey, Purple, and Gold.
The Realme 16 Pro was also recently spotted on the TENAA database, which confirmed several battery and connectivity details. The leaked storage and colour options are also likely to be available for the Indian market.
Realme 16 Pro+ 5G India Variant Details (Leaked)
Caption – Previous generation Realme models. (Image credit – Realme)
In a separate leak, tipster Abhishek Yadav @yabhishekhd on X posted about the comeback of the Pro+ model in the upcoming Realme 16 Pro Series.
The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (model number RMX5131) will launch in India with four storage variants, which include 8/128GB, 8/256GB, 12/256GB, and 12/512GB. The colour options include Master Grey, Master Gold, and Camellia Pink.
The standard Realme 16 Pro has already surfaced online with model number RMX5121, and the Pro+ model is expected to appear on certification platforms soon.
Exclusive: ✨
Guess what? realme skipped the realme 15 Pro+ in the last generation, and now the Pro+ is making a comeback in the realme 16 Pro series as the 16 Pro+.realme 16 Pro+ 5G (RMX5131) – India
Master Grey / Master Gold / Camellia Pink
• 128GB + 8GB
• 256GB + 8GB
•…— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) November 28, 2025
Realme C81 5G Storage and Colour Options (Leaked)
In addition to the Realme 16 series, the tipster has also revealed early details about the Realme C81 5G for the Indian and Asian markets. The device bearing model number RMX5388 is said to come in two colours, Storm Black and Glacier Blue. It will offer two storage variants, 4/64GB and 4/128GB. No other information about the C81 5G has been leaked yet.
More details on the Realme 16 series and the Realme C81 5G are expected to emerge soon as their launch approaches.
FAQs
Q1. What are the key specifications of the Realme 16 Pro?
Answer. The Realme 16 Pro is tipped to feature a 6.78-inch OLED 144Hz display, a 200MP + 8MP dual rear camera, a 50MP selfie camera, and a 7000mAh battery with 80W fast charging.
Q2. Will Realme launch a Pro+ variant in the 16 series?
Answer. Yes, leaks confirm the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G will return, offering storage options up to 12GB/512GB and colours including Master Grey, Master Gold, and Camellia Pink.
Q3. What details are known about the Realme C81 5G?
Answer. The Realme C81 5G will come in Storm Black and Glacier Blue colours with 4/64GB and 4/128GB storage variants, targeting Indian and Asian markets.