Highlights
- Realme has raised prices across multiple models in the C-series, 15 series, and 16 series.
- New prices come in to effect starting May 1, 2026.
- Realme cites rising memory, chipset and ecosystem costs as the main reasons for the latest price hikes.
Realme has officially increased the prices of several smartphones in India citing rising costs in memory, chipsets and the overall smartphone ecosystem. The revised pricing came into effect from May 1, 2026 and applies to a wide range of devices across its popular series. Here are the details.
Realme Price Hike in India
According to the official communication, multiple models across the Realme C-series, Number series, and Pro lineup have received a uniform price increase of ₹1,000. The updated prices are now applicable to new stock.
The Realme C71 4G (4GB+64GB) has increased from ₹10,999 to ₹11,999.
In the Realme 15T 5G lineup, the 8GB+128GB variant now costs ₹27,999 (up from ₹26,999), the 8GB+256GB model is priced at ₹29,999 (earlier ₹28,999) and the 12GB+256GB version has gone up to ₹31,999 from ₹30,999.
The Realme 15x 5G has also seen similar hikes. The 6GB+128GB variant is now ₹23,999 (earlier ₹22,999), the 8GB+128GB model costs ₹25,999 (up from ₹24,999) and the 8GB+256GB version is now ₹27,999 compared to ₹26,999.
For the Realme C85 5G, the 4GB+128GB variant has increased from ₹19,999 to ₹20,999, while the 6GB+128GB model now costs ₹22,999 up from ₹21,999.
Moving to the premium segment, the Realme 16 Pro 5G 8GB+128GB variant is now priced at ₹36,999 (earlier ₹35,999), and the 8GB+256GB model costs ₹38,999 up from ₹37,999. The 12GB+256GB variant has increased from ₹40,999 to ₹41,999.
The higher-end Realme 16 Pro+ 5G lineup has also been revised. The 8GB+128GB variant now costs ₹44,999 (earlier ₹43,999), the 8GB+256GB version is priced at ₹46,999 (up from ₹45,999) and the 12GB+256GB model now retails at ₹49,999 compared to ₹48,999.
Here’s a quick look at the price –
| Model | Variant | Old Price (₹) | New Price (₹) | Price Increase (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realme C71 4G | 4GB + 64GB | 10,999 | 11,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G | 8GB + 128GB | 26,999 | 27,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G | 8GB + 256GB | 28,999 | 29,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15T 5G | 12GB + 256GB | 30,999 | 31,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 22,999 | 23,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G | 8GB + 128GB | 24,999 | 25,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 15x 5G | 8GB + 256GB | 26,999 | 27,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme C85 5G | 4GB + 128GB | 19,999 | 20,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme C85 5G | 6GB + 128GB | 21,999 | 22,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G | 8GB + 128GB | 35,999 | 36,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G | 8GB + 256GB | 37,999 | 38,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G | 12GB + 256GB | 40,999 | 41,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G | 8GB + 128GB | 43,999 | 44,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G | 8GB + 256GB | 45,999 | 46,999 | 1,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G | 12GB + 256GB | 48,999 | 49,999 | 1,000 |
What This Means for Buyers?
Realme has stated that the price hike is due to “unavoidable increase in memory, chipset, and overall smartphone ecosystem costs.” This indicates rising component prices and supply chain pressures as key factors behind the decision.
The new pricing came into effect from May 1, 2026. This means that all revised prices are now applicable across retail and online channels especially for fresh stock.
With a flat ₹1,000 increase across multiple models, Realme’s smartphones have become slightly more expensive across segments from budget to premium. Buyers planning to purchase a Realme device may now need to factor in the revised pricing while making their decision.
Despite the increase, Realme continues to maintain competitive pricing in the market.
FAQs
Q1. Which Realme smartphones are affected by the price hike?
Answer. Models across the C-series, 15 series, and 16 series have all received a uniform ₹1,000 increase.
Q2. What are some examples of the new hiked pricing of Realme smartphones?
Answer. Realme C71 4G (4GB+64GB) goes to ₹11,999 (up from ₹10,999), Realme 15T 5G (12GB+256GB) costs ₹31,999 (up from ₹30,999) and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (12GB+256GB) priced ₹49,999 (up from ₹48,999).
Q3. Why has Realme increased smartphone prices?
Answer. Realme cites rising costs in memory, chipsets, and the overall smartphone ecosystem as the reason behind the hike.