Realme 16 Pro+ and the Realme 16 have received price hikes in India, again. The Realme Pro+ now starts around Rs 50,000 in India. The Realme 16 is also costlier by Rs 1,000 across all variants. Interestingly, the Realme 16 Pro seems to have become more affordable compared to its last price hike. These frequent price adjustments show no signs of slowing down, fueled primarily by skyrocketing memory costs driven by the global AI boom.
Here’s a detailed look at the latest price hikes on Realme phones.
Realme 16 Pro+, Realme 16 price hike
Realme 16 Pro+ (review) now starts at Rs 49,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. This is after a price hike of Rs 3,000. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants now cost Rs 52,999 and Rs 55,999, respectively. The Realme 16 Pro+ now enters a new price segment altogether, facing rivals like the iQOO 15R and OnePlus 15R. It still holds its own with a versatile camera setup, including a 3.5x telephoto lens. The handset also boasts a 144Hz display and a large 7,000mAh battery. So, if performance isn’t a deal breaker, the Realme 16 Pro+ is still a considerable choice despite the increased price.
| Variant | Old price | New price |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 46,999 | Rs 49,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 48,999 | Rs 52,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 52,999 | Rs 55,999 |
The Realme 16 (review) has received a modest price hike of Rs 1,000 across all variants. It was earlier available at Rs 33,999, but now costs Rs 34,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset stands out for its compact form factor (6.57-inch), a unique selfie mirror design, and a large 7,000mAh battery. It’s an overall balanced mid-range phone.
| Variant | Old price | New price |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 33,999 | Rs 34,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 36,999 | Rs 37,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 40,999 |
As for the Realme 16 Pro (review), it is now available at a starting price of Rs 37,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The smartphone was launched at Rs 31,999, but its price had recently been increased to Rs 39,999 for the base model. Interestingly, it’s now available at Rs 37,999 on the Realme India website, which means it’s a price drop and not a hike.
| Variant | Old price | New price |
| 8GB + 128GB | Rs 39,999 | Rs 37,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | Rs 42,999 | Rs 40,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | Rs 46,999 | Rs 43,999 |
This might actually be a good time to purchase the Realme 16 Pro since it’s cheaper than its recent price hike. You should still consider comparing with alternatives like the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and OnePlus Nord 6, which offer better chipsets.
With multiple price hikes taking place frequently, it would be a good decision not to wait and buy the phone that you want. You can still check out sales and look for offers to try and grab the best deal possible on these phones.
