Realme has confirmed that its upcoming smartphone, the Realme 16 5G, will soon launch in India, following its earlier debut in select global markets such as Vietnam. The company teased the device on Monday, offering a first look at its design and introducing a unique feature it calls India’s first “Selfie Mirror Phone.”
The highlight of the Realme 16 5G is its innovative “selfie mirror,” a small reflective element integrated into the rear camera module. This feature allows users to preview selfies using the main rear camera, potentially improving image quality for self-portraits and group photos. The concept is being positioned as a differentiator in a competitive mid-range smartphone market.
Teaser images reveal that the device will sport a distinctive design, including a pill-shaped horizontal camera bar at the back, reminiscent of design elements seen in devices like the Google Pixel 10. The handset is shown in a white colour variant and features a dual-camera setup along with the circular selfie mirror. Promotional content also suggests a gesture-based “twist” action to facilitate rear-camera selfies.
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Realme has confirmed that the smartphone will be available for purchase through Flipkart, where a dedicated microsite for the product is already live. While the exact India launch date has not yet been disclosed, the company is expected to reveal more details, including availability timelines, in the coming days.
In terms of specifications, the global variant of the Realme 16 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset and runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0. It features a 6.57-inch full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and is backed by a 7,000mAh battery supporting 60W fast charging as well as reverse charging capabilities.
On the camera front, the device includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP monochrome lens, and a 50MP front camera. It also comes with multiple dust and water resistance ratings, including IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications. In Vietnam, the smartphone was launched at a starting price of approximately ₹40,000, and similar pricing is expected for the Indian market, though official confirmation is awaited.
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