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Realme 16 5G Goes on Sale in India as Redmi Sets A7 Pro 5G Launch

Rising phone costs push brands to prove value with bigger batteries, AI tools, and longer support.

Overview

  • Realme 16 5G is now on sale in India on Flipkart and Realme’s store with prices from ₹31,999 to ₹36,999.
  • The phone features a 7,000mAh battery with 60W charging and a 50MP main camera plus a 50MP selfie camera.
  • It ships with Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0, gets three years of OS updates and four years of security patches, and is rated IP69 for dust and water.
  • Realme’s CMO says rising component costs are lifting prices across segments and outlines a push for in-store demos, live gaming tests, and extra retailer incentives.
  • Redmi has slated April 13 for the A7 Pro 5G with a 6,300mAh battery, HyperOS 3 and AI features, and Realme will launch the Narzo 100 Lite 5G on April 14 with a 6.8-inch 144Hz screen and a 7,000mAh battery.