Realme has officially confirmed that the Realme 16T 5G is launching in India on May 22, adding another model to the growing Realme 16 lineup that already includes the Realme 16, Realme 16 Pro, and Realme 16 Pro+. Ahead of the launch, the company has started teasing several key details about the smartphone, including its design, battery, colours, and availability.
The upcoming Realme 16T 5G handset will be available in Starlight Black, Starlight Red, and a blue colour option. Realme has also confirmed that the phone will go on sale through Flipkart and the company’s official India website once it launches next week.
Realme 16T 5G Highlights Massive 8,000mAh Titan Battery with Long-Lasting Performance and Fast Charging Features
The portraits get all the attention.
The 8000mAh keeps you there longer.
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On the design front, the Realme 16T 5G appears to feature a flat back panel with a square camera island. The module houses a dual rear camera setup along with an LED flash and what Realme calls a selfie mirror. The volume buttons and power key are placed on the right side, while the left edge looks clean. The phone is confirmed to measure 8.8mm in thickness.
While Realme has not yet revealed the complete specifications, the Realme 16T 5G was recently spotted on Geekbench. The device is believed to have a processor such as the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 along with at least 8GB RAM. The chipset will include two performance cores operating at 2.4GHz and six efficiency cores operating at 2GHz. The device is also expected to come preloaded with Android 16.
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More information about cameras and price of the Realme 16T 5G is expected to be revealed close to the date of release.