Realme has expanded its ecosystem in India with the launch of the Realme 16T smartphone, alongside the Buds Air 8 Pro and Watch S5. The new phone focuses on performance and endurance, featuring a 144Hz display, a 50MP Sony IMX852 camera, and a massive 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging. It also introduces AI-driven imaging tools like Portrait Glow and Instant Clip, while emphasizing durability with IP69 water and dust resistance and military-grade shock protection. The device arrives in multiple colour options, targeting users who want a feature-rich yet rugged mid-range smartphone.
One phone. Full powerhouse. ⚡
🔋 8000mAh battery
📸 50MP Sony AI Camera
⚡ Power that keeps going for days#realme16T does it all.Starting from ₹26,999*.
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Realme 16T, Realme Watch S5, Buds Air 8 Pro: India Price, Availability
The Realme 16T has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 29,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model. Higher variants include the 8GB + 128GB version at Rs. 31,999 and the 8GB + 256GB option priced at Rs. 34,999. It comes in Starlight Black, Starlight Blue, and Starlight Red colourways and will be sold via Flipkart, Realme’s official website, and offline stores. Launch offers include up to Rs. 3,000 instant discount on credit card EMI, up to Rs. 2,000 bank/UPI benefits, no-cost EMI for up to 12 months, and an extra Rs. 1,000 benefit for existing Realme users.
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Pre-bookings for the Realme 16T remain open until May 26, with the first sale scheduled to begin at 12pm IST on May 27 and run until June 2. Alongside the smartphone, Realme has also priced its new accessories in India, with the Watch S5 available at Rs. 7,999 (sale starting June 5) and the Buds Air 8 Pro starting at Rs. 6,699, going on sale from June 3 at 12pm.
Realme 16T, Realme Watch S5, Buds Air 8 Pro: Specifications, Features
Realme 16T 5G
The Realme 16T sports a 6.8-inch LCD display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1,200 nits peak brightness, and a 90.4% screen-to-body ratio, along with features like DC dimming, eye protection modes, and adaptive display controls. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, running Android 16-based Realme UI 7. The phone supports multitasking features such as split-screen, floating windows, and cross-device file sharing, while its camera setup includes a 50MP Sony IMX852 primary sensor, a 2MP monochrome lens, and a 16MP front camera enhanced by AI-based image processing.
Every portrait has a main character.#AIPopOut on the #realme16T knows exactly who it is.
Starting from ₹26,999*.
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The device is built for durability with IP69 water and dust resistance, military-grade shock protection, Panda glass, and a vapour chamber plus graphite cooling system for thermal efficiency. It also includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and broad connectivity options like 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple GNSS systems. Backed by an 8,000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, reverse charging, and bypass charging support, the Realme 16T promises up to three days of usage and long-term battery health, with a full charge taking just over 100 minutes.
Realme Watch S5
The Realme Watch S5 sports a 1.97-inch AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate, 1500 nits brightness, and always-on display support. It offers Bluetooth calling, Smart Night Vision, and over 110 sports modes including running, cycling, and yoga. Health tracking features include heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, noise monitoring, and menstrual cycle insights. It also supports GPS with 5-system GNSS, 5ATM water resistance, advanced running metrics, and up to 20 days of battery life in a single charge.
For the people who don’t slow down.
Meet the #realmeWatchS5 packed with 20-day ultra long battery life, 110 sports modes, and 1500nits display that stays bright wherever life moves.Starting from ₹7,499*.
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— realme (@realmeIndia) May 22, 2026
Realme Buds Air 8 Pro
The Realme Buds Air 8 Pro comes in Master Black and Master White with a premium design co-created with Naoto Fukasawa. It features an 11mm + 6mm dual-driver setup with dual-DAC architecture and supports 3D spatial audio and touch controls.
Meet the new master of silence & sound.
The #realmeBudsAir8Pro brings flagship-level noise cancellation, rich audio, and seamless AI features into one powerful experience.
Starting from ₹6,699*.
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— realme (@realmeIndia) May 22, 2026
The earbuds offer up to 55dB active noise cancellation, AI-powered six-mic call noise reduction, 45ms low-latency gaming mode, and triple-device connectivity. With IP55 resistance, they deliver up to 50 hours of total playback (36 hours with ANC on) and include AI features like translation and smart assistance
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