Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro Plus have been launched recently in India, and now the base model has been spotted in some retail shops and on the GeekBench database, indicating that it will join the lineup soon.
The Pro and Pro Plus models deliver strong performance in gaming, battery life, camera capabilities, and overall stability. Meanwhile, the standard model, listed on GeekBench on January 20, falls into the mid-range category.
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The Realme 16 was found on GeekBench with the model number MX5171. It scored 809 in single-core performance and 2,043 in multi-core performance while running GeekBench 6.5.0 for Android AArch64.
Performance And Hardware
The GeekBench listing reveals that the Realme 16 will feature an octa-core Dimensity 6400 SoC processor with a dual-cluster setup
Here are more hardware details:
- Name: ARM ARMv8
- Cluster 1: 2 Cores @ 2.50 GHz
- Cluster 2: 6 Cores @ 2.00 GHz
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2 GPU
- RAM: 8GB (Base Variant)
This setup suggests that the phone will launch in the mid-range category, where the company focuses on balanced performance and an affordable budget.
Software Details
The Realme 16 will come pre-installed with Android 16, which permits users to get up to three significant software updates in accordance with Realme’s software update policy.
Here are more details about the in-house software it comes with:
- OS: Android 16
- UI: Realme UI 6.0 (Unofficial)
This implies that users can access the newest software and AI features available in the most recent Realme UI skins, even though it is a mid-range device.
Display
Although the company has not provided any information regarding its display, Vietnamese retailers’ listings indicate that it will have a 6.57-inch AMOLED screen with FHD+ resolution that supports a 120 Hz refresh rate.
It could be best for:
- Netflix Watchers
- Mobile Gamers
- Multitasking Users
Because Netflix offers the best overall visual experience, users can watch movies and videos at the highest quality thanks to the FHD+ resolution.
Camera
The retailer’s listing also reveals it will come with a 50MP primary camera on the rear side that will unlock 4K video recording at base frames. More camera lenses and features have not been revealed yet.
Battery
The Realme 16 Pro’s power supply is reportedly a 7,000 mAh battery with 60W charging that promises an all-day battery life. Despite concentrating on mid-range vehicles, the company increased battery capacity and decreased performance by installing a less potent chip.
Realme 16 Launch Date in India
Meanwhile, the company has not revealed any official details. However, the device has already been announced in Vietnam, indicating that it could launch in the near future, possibly in February 2026.
Conclusion
After the strong success of the Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro Plus, which focus on high-end performance, the standard Realme 16 is positioned to offer balanced performance with a stronger emphasis on battery life and camera capabilities in the mid-range segment. Users who travel frequently and create vlogs throughout the day may find this phone worth waiting for if they are looking for a mid-range device.
Via: X/Abhishek Yadav
