The Realme 16x 5G is now available to buy in India, following its launch a day earlier. The new smartphone combines a large 6.8-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset and a 7,000mAh battery.
Realme is offering the phone in three RAM and storage configurations, with prices starting at Rs. 25,999. The first-sale offers can reduce the effective price by Rs. 2,000, while additional options include credit card EMI discounts, exchange benefits and no-cost EMI.
Price
The Realme 16x 5G starts at Rs. 25,999 for the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The 6GB + 128GB version costs Rs. 27,999, while the top-end 6GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs. 30,999.
The phone is available in Endurance Brown and Glory White colour options.
| Variant | Price | First-sale effective price |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB + 128GB | Rs. 25,999 | Rs. 23,999 |
| 6GB + 128GB | Rs. 27,999 | Rs. 25,999 |
| 6GB + 256GB | Rs. 30,999 | Rs. 28,999 |
The Realme 16x 5G can be purchased through Flipkart and the Realme India website.
Offers
Realme is providing a flat Rs. 2,000 discount as part of the first-sale offers. This reduces the effective prices of all three configurations by the same amount.
Customers using eligible credit card EMI transactions can instead receive a discount of up to Rs. 1,000. Buyers can also use an exchange offer that provides benefits of up to Rs. 3,000, subject to the applicable terms and the value of the exchanged device.
The company is also offering up to 10 months of no-cost EMI, giving buyers an option to spread payments without paying the full handset price upfront.
Display
The Realme 16x 5G features a 6.8-inch HD+ LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1,570 pixels.
Its headline display feature is the 144Hz refresh rate, which is designed to provide smoother scrolling and motion. The screen also supports a touch sampling rate of up to 180Hz.
Brightness can reach up to 1,200 nits in high-brightness mode, which should help improve visibility in brighter surroundings.
Hardware
Powering the Realme 16x 5G is the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset. The phone is available with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage.
Realme has included a 5,300 sq mm AirFlow vapour chamber cooling system. The phone also uses the company’s GT Boost gaming optimisation engine, which is intended to improve performance during supported games.
The handset runs Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16.
Cameras
The Realme 16x 5G has a 50-megapixel primary rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture.
For selfies and video calls, the smartphone features an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture.
The camera setup is relatively straightforward, with the main rear sensor handling photography and the front camera covering selfies and video communication.
Battery
One of the main hardware features of the Realme 16x 5G is its 7,000mAh battery.
The battery supports 45W fast charging, allowing the phone to recharge at a higher rate than standard charging solutions. Realme has also included bypass charging, which can be useful during extended gaming sessions by reducing reliance on direct battery power.
Reverse charging is supported as well, allowing the phone to supply power to compatible devices.
Connectivity
The Realme 16x 5G supports 5G connectivity alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3. A USB Type-C port is provided for charging and wired connectivity.
The smartphone has a dual-SIM setup with nano-SIM support, making it suitable for users who need two mobile connections on one device.
In terms of dimensions, the handset measures 166.47 x 78.23 x 8.88mm and weighs 217 grams.
Availability
The Realme 16x 5G is now available in India through Flipkart and Realme’s official website. Its combination of a high-refresh-rate display, large battery and Dimensity 6300 chipset places the phone among Realme’s newer 5G offerings.
The 7,000mAh battery and 144Hz display are among its key specifications, while the first-sale discount brings the starting effective price down to Rs. 23,999. Buyers can also consider the EMI and exchange options depending on their preferred payment method.
FAQs
What is the Realme 16x 5G price?
It starts at Rs. 25,999 in India.
How large is the battery?
The phone has a 7,000mAh battery.
Does it support 144Hz?
Yes, its 6.8-inch display supports up to 144Hz.
Which chipset does it use?
It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Where can it be bought?
It is sold through Flipkart and Realme India.
