Realme has introduced the Realme 16 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphones in Vietnam on January 29, 2026. While the Pro model is already available in India with similar specifications, the standard Realme 16 5G is a new addition to the market. Both models focus on delivering stylish design, long battery life, and robust durability.
Realme 16 5G Specifications
The Realme 16 5G features what the company calls an Air Design body, combining a flat frame with curved corners. It measures 158.30 × 75.13 × 8.10 mm and weighs 183 grams. The back panel sports an Aurora Wings finish, showcasing a blue to purple gradient that changes under different lighting conditions. A horizontal camera bar sits flush with the surface, housing a 50MP Sony IMX852 portrait camera alongside a 2MP monochrome sensor.
Integrated into the camera bar is a selfie mirror with an LED flash encircling its edge. The front camera offers 50MP resolution with an 86-degree field of view. Photography features include LumaColor processing and AI Edit Genie for easy editing within the gallery.
The display measures 6.57 inches with an FHD+ AMOLED panel, delivering a resolution of 2372 × 1080 pixels and a 93 percent screen-to-body ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. Brightness levels reach 1000 nits in standard mode, 1400 nits in high brightness mode, and peak at 4200 nits. The screen is protected by DT Star D+ glass.
Under the hood, the phone runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. Users can expand storage via a memory card and use USB OTG. The device operates on realme UI 7.0.
A standout feature is its large 7000mAh battery with a typical capacity rating of 6830mAh. It supports 60W fast charging and wired reverse charging. Realme has employed an Aircraft Structure layout along with a high-density graphite battery to fit this capacity into a slim body. Cooling is managed by a 6050mm² vapor chamber. The phone carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications for dust and water resistance, including protection against high-pressure water jets.
Realme 16 Pro 5G Highlights
The Realme 16 Pro 5G caters to users seeking enhanced performance and camera capabilities. It sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a resolution of 1272 × 2772 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. The touch sampling rate is 240Hz. Peak local brightness reaches 6500 nits, with 600 nits in normal mode and 1400 nits in high brightness mode. The pixel density stands at 450 PPI. Its screen is safeguarded by AGC DT Star D+ glass.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chipset featuring an octa-core CPU and Arm Mali G615 GPU, the Pro model includes 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It does not support microSD expansion but offers USB OTG functionality.
The battery matches the Realme 16 5G at 7000mAh typical capacity (6830mAh rated) but charges faster at 80W and also supports wired reverse charging.
Camera setup comprises a 200MP main sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) and an 8MP ultra-wide lens on the back. The front camera is 50MP. Video recording capabilities include 4K at 30fps, along with slow motion, HDR, time-lapse, and professional modes. The phone is IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certified and features 300 percent Ultra Volume audio enhancement.
Additional features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and standard sensors. Connectivity options cover dual Nano SIM slots, 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type-C supporting digital and analog audio. The device measures 162.6 × 77.6 × 7.75 mm and weighs 192 grams, running on realme UI 7.0.
Pricing and Availability
In Vietnam, the Realme 16 Pro 5G is priced at VND 14,490,000 and is available in Purple Orchid and Gray Gravel colours through Giang Duong.
The standard Realme 16 5G comes in two variants: 8GB RAM with 256GB storage priced at VND 11,490,000 and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage priced at VND 12,490,000. It is offered in White Swan and Black Cloud colours and is available via thegioididong.
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