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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB
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  • Design
    Design26
  • Rear Camera
    Rear Camera13
  • Front Camera
    Front Camera4
  • 360° View
    360° View
  • UI Screenshot
    UI Screenshot17
  • Benchmarks
    Benchmarks7

Key Specs

Android v16

Performance

(Good)
  • MediaTek Dimensity 6300
  • Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)
  • 6 GB / 8 GB RAM, LPDDR4X

Display

(Very Good)
  • 6.81 inches (17.3 cm); LCD
  • 720x1570 px (HD+)
  • 144 Hz Refresh Rate
  • Bezel-less with punch-hole display

Rear Camera

(Good)
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  • Dual Camera Setup
    • 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
    • 2 MP Mono (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Camera
  • Full HD @30/60 fps Video Recording

Front Camera

(Very Good)
  • 16 MP
  • Screen flash
  • Full HD @30 fps Video Recording

Battery

(Very Good)
  • 8000 mAh
  • 45W Super VOOC Charging; USB Type-C port

General

  • SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
  • 5G Supported
  • 128 GB / 256 GB internal storage, Non Expandable
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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB Prices in India

6 GB + 128 GB
Starting at ₹31,999 View All
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Starting at ₹33,999 View All
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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB Expert Review Summary

Expert Rating:

8.0/10

Marcia Sekhose
by  Marcia Sekhose , 22 May 2026

Verdict

The Realme 16T gets a few important basics right, especially when it comes to battery life, which can last close to two days on a single charge. The cameras are decent enough for everyday photography in good lighting, although the lack of an ultra wide sensor makes the setup feel limited. Performance, meanwhile, is where the phone feels less convincing with an underwhelming chipset for the price.

    Pros

  • Reliable battery life
  • Good thermals for gaming
  • Large high refresh rate display

    Cons

  • Underwhelming chipset
  • No ultra-wide camera
  • HD+ LCD panel

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realme 16T Summary

realme 16T is available at ₹36,999 in the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage configuration and was launched on May 22, 2026. Other configurations include 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at ₹31,999, and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage at ₹33,999. realme 16T runs on Android v16 with Realme UI and will receive 3 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

On the performance side, realme 16T is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MT6835 chipset with Mali-G57 MC2 graphics and LPDDR4X RAM.

On the display front, realme 16T gets a 6.81-inch LCD display with 720x1570 px (HD+) resolution, and a 144 Hz refresh rate. The display also supports a touch sampling rate of 180 Hz, has an aspect ratio of 20:9, and is protected by Panda Glass.

In terms of design, realme 16T measures 166.4 mm × 78.2 mm × 8.88 mm (H x W x T) and weighs 224 grams.

realme 16T packs an 8000 mAh battery and supports 45W Super VOOC Charging.

For storage, realme 16T offers 128 GB / 256 GB of internal storage with UFS 2.2 storage, with support for expandable storage. It supports Dual SIM with SIM 1: Nano and SIM 2: Nano and is compatible with 5G and 4G networks.

For connectivity, realme 16T supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), along with Bluetooth v5.3 and GPS with A-GPS and Glonass. On the audio front, it includes a USB Type-C audio jack. A fingerprint sensor provides biometric security.

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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB Specifications

General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

General
Launch Date May 22, 2026 (Official)
Operating System Android v16
OS Updates 3 Year
Security Updates 4 Year
Custom UI Realme UI

Performance

(Good)
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MT6835 View Details
Processor Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 6 nm
Graphics (GPU) Mali-G57 MC2
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
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Benchmarks
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Display

(Very Good)
Display Type LCD
Screen Size 6.81 inches (17.3 cm)
Resolution 720x1570 px (HD+)
Brightness 975 nits
HBM Brightness 1200 nits
Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 180 Hz
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Pixel Density 254 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 87.3 %
Screen Protection Yes
Bezel-less Display Yes with punch-hole display
Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) 90.4 %
UI Screenshots
UI Screenshot
Lock Screen
UI Screenshot
Home Screen
UI Screenshot
Screen With Widgets
UI Screenshot
Dialer Screen
UI Screenshot
App Drawer
UI Screenshot
Notification Panel
UI Screenshot
Quick Settings Panel
UI Screenshot
Settings Screen
UI Screenshot
OS Version
UI Screenshot
Storage
UI Screenshot
Battery
UI Screenshot
Camera On
UI Screenshot
Camera Options
UI Screenshot
Camera Modes
UI Screenshot
Camera Settings
UI Screenshot
Picture Size Options
UI Screenshot
Video Size Options

Design
Height 166.4 mm
Width 78.2 mm
Thickness 8.88 mm
Weight 224 grams
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Rear Camera

(Good)
Resolution
CameraMPLens FeaturesApertureSensor SizeZoomFocal Length
Primary50 MPWide Angle(76° field-of-view)f/1.81/2.93" upto 10x Digital Zoom28 mm
Secondary2 MPMonof/2.4upto 10x Digital Zoom
Autofocus Yes
Flash Yes
Image Resolution 3072 x 4096 Pixels
Shooting Modes Cinema Mode
Camera Features 10 x Digital Zoom
Video Recording Full HD @30/60 fps
HD @30/60/120 fps
Video Recording Features Dual Video Recording
Rear Camera Samples
Rear Camera
Daylight / HDR Auto
Rear Camera
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Rear Camera
Long Shot 10X
Rear Camera
Long Shot 5X
Rear Camera
Long Shot 3X
Rear Camera
Long Shot 1X
Rear Camera
High Res
Rear Camera
Portrait Shot
Rear Camera
Night Mode OFF
Rear Camera
Night Mode ON
Rear Camera
Close Up
Rear Camera
Low Light
Rear Camera
Low Light With Flash

Front Camera

(Very Good)
Resolution
CameraMPApertureFocal Length
Primary16 MPf/2.423 mm
Flash Yes, Screen flash
Video Recording Full HD @30 fps
HD @30 fps
Front Camera Samples
Front Camera
Selfie
Front Camera
Selfie Portrait
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light With Flash

Battery

(Very Good)
Capacity 8000 mAh
Quick Charging Yes, 45W Super VOOC Charging
Reverse Charging Yes

Storage
Internal Storage 128 GB / 256 GB
Storage Type UFS 2.2
Expandable Storage Yes

Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM
SIM Type SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G, 4G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 5G bands, 4G bands
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Bands Features
5G bandsFDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5)
SIM 2 5G bands, 4G bands
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Bands Features
5G bandsFDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28
TDD N40 / N41 / N77 / N78
4G bandsTD-LTE 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5)
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi Features Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v5.3
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC No

Multimedia
Audio Jack USB Type-C

Sensors
Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position Side
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB User Reviews

4.6/5
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realme 16T 8GB RAM 256GB Key Highlights

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 MT6835
RAM & Storage 6 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
Display 6.81", 720 x 1570 Resolution
Rear Camera 50 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 8000 mAh
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realme 16T Price In India

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realme 16T (6 GB + 128 GB) Amazon ₹31,999
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realme 16T (8 GB + 128 GB) Amazon ₹33,999
realme 16T (8 GB + 128 GB) Croma ₹33,999
realme 16T (8 GB + 256 GB) Croma ₹36,999
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Updated on: November 1, 2026

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