realme 16T 5G

Name: realme 16T 5G
Brand: Realme
Price: 29999 INR
Availability: InStock

₹29,999launch price · May 2026

Bottom quarter of the 30 phones at ₹25–30k

7.5/10 Spec index — a desk assessment of the published specifications, not a hands-on review.

Display: 6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
Rear camera: 50 MP + 2 MP
Battery: 8000 mAh

realme 16T 5G price in India starts from Rs. 29,999. This is 6 GB RAM / 128 GB internal storage base variant of realme 16T 5G which is available in Aurora Green, Starlight Red, Starlight Black colour.

Full specifications

Key Specs6

RAM	6 GB / 8 GB
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Rear Camera	50 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera	16 MP
Battery	8000 mAh
Display	6.8 inches (17.27 cm)

General3

Launch Date	May 22, 2026 (Official)
Operating System	Android v16
Custom UI	realme UI 7.0

Performance7

Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300
CPU	Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
Architecture	64 bit
Fabrication	6 nm
Graphics	Mali-G57 MC2
RAM	6 GB / 8 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X

Display11

Display Type	IPS LCD
Screen Size	6.8 inches (17.27 cm)
Resolution	720x1570 px (HD+)
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9
Pixel Density	254 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)	90.4 %
Screen Protection	Panda-1681 Glass
Bezel-less display	Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen	Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness	1200 nits (HBM), 975 nits (typical)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz

Design8

Height	166.4 mm
Width	78.2 mm
Thickness	8.8 mm
Weight	224 grams
Build Material	Frame: Plastic Back: Polycarbonate
Colours	Aurora Green, Starlight Red, Starlight Black
Waterproof	Yes, IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Ruggedness	MIL-STD-810H certified

Main Camera10

Camera Setup	Dual
Resolution	50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX852, 1/2.93" sensor size, 76 degree FOV) 2 MP f/2.4, Monochrome Camera
Sensor	Sony IMX852
Autofocus	Yes, Phase Detection autofocus
OIS	No
Flash	Yes, LED Flash
Shooting Modes	Photo Video Portrait Night Hi-Res Panorama Underwater Tilt-shift AI Landscape
Camera Features	10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Selfie Mirror gesture capture AI Portrait Glow AI Popout AI Eraser
Video Recording	1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 60 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps
Video Recording Features	Slo-motion (1280x720 @ 120 fps) Time-lapse Cinematic Mode Dual-view Video

Front Camera5

Camera Setup	Single
Resolution	16 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX480, 85 degree FOV)
Autofocus	No
Flash	No
Video Recording	1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps

Battery6

Capacity	8000 mAh
Type	Li-ion
Removable	No
Wireless Charging	No
Quick Charging	Yes, Fast, 45W
USB Type-C	Yes

Storage4

Internal Memory	128 GB / 256 GB
Expandable Memory	Yes, Up to 2 TB
USB OTG	Yes
Storage Type	UFS 2.2

Network & Connectivity18

SIM Slot(s)	Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size	SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid, no eSIM)
Network Support	5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE	Yes
SIM 1	-
5G Bands	FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28B TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
4G Bands	TD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 850(band 5) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28)
3G Bands	UMTS 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands	GSM 1800 / 850 / 900 MHz
EDGE	Available
SIM 2	-
GPRS	Available
Wi-Fi	Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Display, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth	Yes, v5.3
GPS	Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFC	No
USB Connectivity	Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTG

Multimedia5

FM Radio	No
Stereo Speaker	No
Loudspeaker	Yes
Audio Jack	USB Type-C
Audio Features	400% Ultra Volume Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0

Sensors5

Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position	Side
Fingerprint Sensor Type	Capacitive
Heart Rate Monitor	No
Other Sensors	Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass