Last update: February 24 – The Chinese company has announced the global debut of the new Realme 16 Pro series, consisting of two smartphones. After the launch for the Indian market (in January), a month later the mid-range devices have reached our shores: here are all the details on design, technical specifications, cameras, price and release (also in Italy).
Compared to Realme 15 and 15 Pro, there is a shift back to the design philosophy of Realme 14 Pro and 14 Pro+. There is no base model – perhaps it will arrive later – but only a Pro variant accompanied by the flagship version, named Pro+.
The previous generation saw the removal of the telephoto lens, while the current range brings back this feature. The series also introduces a new design: the camera module shifts from rectangular to square, with rounded edges and a layout that is very reminiscent of OnePlus 15 (but rotated).
Both brands belong to BBK – along with OPPO and vivo –, so it isn’t surprising to notice similarities among the brands. Nevertheless, each manages to maintain its own stylistic and hardware identity.
The rear design is identical but the front changes with the model. Realme 16 Pro is equipped with a 6.78″ AMOLED display with flat edges, following the trend of many contemporary devices. Realme 16 Pro+ aims for a premium aesthetic with a 6.8″ AMOLED display featuring Micro Quad Curved edges and 1.48 mm thin bezels.
Both panels offer a peak brightness of 6,500 nits, for flawless viewing even under direct sunlight. Both phones are built with a dust- and water-resistant chassis, with IP69K certification, and feature an under-display fingerprint reader.
Beyond the purple and pink colorways, the Realme 16 Pro series sees the return of the Master Edition, in collaboration with Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, already the author of the previous Master models.
In general the master uses unconventional materials and distinctive styles – often urban-inspired: for the new range he chose elegance and a kind of bio-based silicone. The Master Gold colorway is inspired by the color of wheat and features a back cover with a rough texture.
The alternative Master Grey, a dark gray, is aimed at those seeking a less flashy shade – but without sacrificing style. Note that the purple and pink models are available only Global (India) and are not listed in Italy.
The technical specs of Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ reveal a dual personality: the base model relies on MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max (4 nm TSMC) up to 2.5 GHz, while the flagship variant moves to Qualcomm.
It is the same Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 as Realme 15 Pro but here with higher performance: around 1.44 million points on AnTuTu, above the predecessor. The chip features an octa-core configuration up to 2.80 GHz, with an Adreno 722 GPU, and is paired with RAM LPDDR5X and up to 512 GB of storage.
For the battery, they pack silicon-carbon cells of 6,500 mAh and 7,000 mAh, with support for 45W and 80W fast charging. On the software side we have Realme UI 7.0 (with Android 16) at launch, with 5 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches already confirmed (for European markets).
Together with the new Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+, the LumaColor IMAGE technology debuts, designed to significantly improve image rendering, especially portraits, boosting light and color processing.
Unlike traditional systems that process light and color separately (risking overexposure or color distortions), LumaColor IMAGE handles them jointly for a more coherent final result. The final output would be triple: natural skin tones, a consistent relationship between subject and scene, and more layered highlights and shadows.
The two smartphones rely on a 200 MP main sensor, while the rest of the camera system differs. In the Pro model we have an ultra-wide, while in the Pro+ there is also a telephoto periscope lens with a 3.5x optical zoom. There are also official sample photos showing the capabilities of the new Pro+.
The launch of Realme 16 Pro and Pro+ occurred on January 6 for the Indian market, while in Italy they unexpectedly appeared on February 24, with availability in various online stores. The Realme 15 series did not arrive in Italy, so the company’s strategy of skipping a generation and introducing the latest models directly is confirmed.
For price, Realme 16 Pro arrives in Italy at €429.9 for the 8/256 GB version and €499.9 for the 8/512 GB variant; its bigger sibling Pro+ costs €499.9 and €599.9, respectively with 8/256 GB and 12/512 GB.
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