Highlights
- The Realme 16 Pro series including the 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ is tipped to launch in India on January 6, 2026.
- The standard Realme 16 Pro may offer 8GB RAM + 128GB storage with the China variant featuring a 6.78″ AMOLED display, 7,000mAh battery, 200MP rear camera, 50MP selfie shooter and up to 16GB RAM.
- A leaked retail box of Realme 16 Pro+ surfaces online, tipster confirms the return of the periscope telephoto camera.
The Realme 16 Pro has already appeared online with details about its design and core specifications. Now, a new tip has reportedly revealed when the upcoming Realme 16 Pro series will launch in India. That’s not all, a leaked image of the Realme 16 Pro+ retail box is also making rounds online. Here’s what we know based on recent leaks.
Realme 16 Pro Series – India Launch Date Leaked
According to leakster Sanju Choudhary @saaaanjjjuuu on X (formerly Twitter), the Realme 16 Pro lineup is set to arrive in India on January 6. The series will include two models, which are the Realme 16 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+.
realme 16 Pro series will launch on 6th January 2026 in India
• realme 16 Pro
• realme 16 Pro +Starts with 8/128GB base. Pro+ might feature a telephoto lens.
— Sanju Choudhary (@saaaanjjjuuu) December 7, 2025
The tipster also claims that the standard Realme 16 Pro will be offered with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Meanwhile, the Realme 16 Pro+ is said to feature a periscope telephoto camera, a notable upgrade considering the Realme 15 Pro, which was launched in July and did not include a telephoto lens.
The China variant of the Realme 16 Pro is expected to come equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a massive 7,000mAh battery, a 200MP primary rear camera, a 50MP selfie shooter, and up to 16GB of RAM.
Realme 16 Pro+ Retail Box Surfaces Online
In China, the retail box for the Realme 16 Pro+ has also surfaced on Weibo. According to the source behind the leaked box image, the Realme 16 Pro+ will indeed include a periscope telephoto unit on its rear.
This capability previously appeared on the Realme 14 Pro+, while the Realme 15 Pro skipped it entirely (the company did not release a Realme 15 Pro+). With the feature returning, it wouldn’t be surprising if the Realme 16 Pro+ is priced higher than the Realme 15 Pro.
No confirmed specifications for the Realme 16 Pro+ have leaked so far. Speculation in China suggests that the Realme 15 series may have performed poorly in sales, prompting the brand to accelerate work on its successor.
More information about the Realme 16 Pro series is expected to surface as the launch date comes closer.
FAQs
Q1. When will the Realme 16 Pro series launch in India?
Answer. According to leaks, the Realme 16 Pro lineup (16 Pro and 16 Pro+) is tipped to launch in India on January 6, 2026.
Q2. What specifications are expected for the Realme 16 Pro?
Answer. The standard Realme 16 Pro may come with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The China variant is expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, 7,000mAh battery, 200MP primary rear camera, 50MP selfie camera, and up to 16GB RAM.
Q3. What makes the Realme 16 Pro+ different from the standard model?
Answer. A leaked retail box confirms the return of the periscope telephoto camera on the Realme 16 Pro+, a feature skipped in the Realme 15 Pro likely positioning it as the higher-end model.