Realme debuts 16 Pro series in India with 200MP portrait camera and 7,000mAh battery

Realme has unveiled its latest 16 Pro Series, comprising the flagship 16 Pro+ and the standard 16 Pro, designed for the premium mid-range market. This launch also brings an expanded ecosystem featuring the Buds Air 8 and the Pad 3, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge imaging technology and integrated artificial intelligence. Dubbed the "200MP Portrait Master," the series boasts the innovative LumaColor Camera system. The Realme 16 Pro+ is particularly notable for its 3.5x periscope telephoto lens, which allows for an impressive 120x Super Zoom and captures 4K FullFocal HDR video. Utilizing a ProDepth Bokeh Algorithm, this system creates stunning three-dimensional images with remarkable detail across various focal lengths. The standard 16 Pro maintains the same primary sensor and includes a Golden Portrait Lens Kit, enabling high-resolution photography at different zoom levels. Designed in collaboration with renowned designer Naoto Fukasawa, the series features an "Urban Wild Design" concept inspired by natural textures. The 16 Pro+ is the first in the industry to feature a bio-based organic silicone back cover with a unique wheat-grain texture. Both devices offer IP69-rated water resistance, ensuring they can endure high-pressure water jets and temperatures up to 80°C. Additionally, the Pro+ model is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i for enhanced durability against drops. Performance-wise, the Realme 16 Pro+ is driven by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, paired with Rocket LPDDR5X RAM, making it ideal for high-frame-rate gaming and seamless multitasking. It features a 6.8-inch 1.5K HyperGlow 4D Curve+ display, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 6,500 nits. The standard 16 Pro, on the other hand, utilizes the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset and comes with a 6.78-inch flat AMOLED display. Both models are equipped with a robust 7,000mAh Titan Battery and incorporate the NEXT AI suite, including features like AI Framing Master and Google Gemini Live. In addition to the smartphones, Realme introduced the Buds Air 8, which offer 55dB real-time noise cancellation and an 11+6mm dual-driver acoustic configuration, alongside an IP55 rating and an AI Voice Assistant powered by Google Gemini for face-to-face translations. The Realme Pad 3 was also launched, featuring a 2.8K book-view display and a long-lasting 12,200mAh battery, along with AI-driven productivity tools like AI Recording Summary and Circle to Search. The Realme 16 Pro Series is available on realme.com, Flipkart, and through offline retail locations. The 16 Pro+ is priced starting at Rs 39,999, while the 16 Pro begins at Rs 31,999. The Realme Pad 3 starts at Rs 26,999, and the Buds Air 8 are priced at Rs 3,799. For those looking to boost their productivity on the new tablet, the Realme Smart Pen is available for Rs 2,999. Realme is also offering discounts and promotions across all new products launched today.