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Realme 16 Pro Series Teased for India With Periscope Zoom, Snapdragon Chip and Android 16

Realme’s official teasers highlight camera and software upgrades while key specs and the launch date remain unannounced.

Overview

  • Realme says a two‑model Realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ lineup is coming to India soon, with a dedicated microsite now live.
  • Teasers display 1x, 3.5x and 10x portrait focal lengths via a periscope telephoto, marking a step up from the 15 Pro’s camera setup.
  • Marketing materials confirm a Qualcomm Snapdragon platform positioned above the 7 Gen 4 class, with the exact chipset still undisclosed.
  • The phones are set to ship with Android 16 and are promised three years of OS updates plus an additional year of security patches.
  • Chinese TENAA and MIIT listings for model RMX5121 show a flat‑front display and a square camera island, while leaks about a ~6,800–7,000mAh battery, a 200MP main camera and a January 6 India debut remain unconfirmed.