Realme 16 Pro+ is here with 200MP main cam and 7,000 mAh battery

Realme 16 Pro+ is the first major release from the brand in 2026, and it brings an updated design with a clear focus on cameras. It’s among the first Realme devices to sport the new LumaColor Image image processing technology, which aims to deliver more natural skin tones, improved color accuracy and real-world lighting.

Realme 16 Pro+ features a 200MP main camera with a Samsung HP5 (1/1.56-inch type) sensor and an f/1.8 aperture. The main shooter supports full-pixel auto zoom with 1x and 2x lossless zoom.

Thanks to the LumaColor Image system, Realme 16 Pro+ features 21 exclusive customized tones, including 5 signature portrait styles with Lively, Vintage, Fresh, Neon, and Vivid options. The 16 Pro+ also gets HyperRAW, InstantSnap, and Anti-Distortion algorithms for sharper details, more stable dynamic shots and reduced edge distortion.

For close-ups, Realme is also bringing a 50MP periscope telephoto camera armed with Samsung’s JN5 sensor. It features 3.5x optical zoom and up to 120x Super Zoom.

The third shooter on the back of the 16 Pro+ is an 8MP ultrawide lens. Realme 16 Pro+ supports 4K HDR video shooting with 1x, 2x, 3.5x, and 7x focal lengths as well as dual-focal 4K 60fps at 1x and 3.5x.

The device is also equipped with a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired charging and features IP69 water and dust resistance. The software side is covered by realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16. Realme is pledging 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches.

Realme 16 Pro+ comes in Master Gold, Master Grey, and the India-exclusive Camellia Pink. The 8/128GB trim is priced at INR 39,999($443). The 8/256GB version is INR 41,999($465) while the 12/256GB version is INR 44,999($498). Pre-orders are now live on Realme India with shipments expected to begin on January 8.