Realme’s 16 Pro series was officially unveiled in India today, marking the first major launch event for the brand in 2026. Along with the 16 Pro+, Realme also introduced its Pad 3 tablet and Buds Air8 wireless earbuds alongside the regular 16 Pro.
realme 16 pro
The Realme 16 Pro shares some of its key specs with the 16 Pro+, including a 200MP main camera (Samsung HP5), complete with Realme’s LumaColor image processing technology. The device also has an 8MP ultrawide lens, but it doesn’t have a dedicated telephoto lens like the 16 Pro+.
realme 16 pro
The Realme 16 Pro features the same urban wild design as the Pro+, which was co-developed with designer Naoto Fukasawa. The phone gets a plastic frame instead of an aluminum frame, but it still retains IP69 ingress protection.
On the front, the Realme 16 Pro is equipped with a flat 6.78-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is said to offer a peak local brightness of up to 1,400 nits and also features a 50MP selfie camera and an optical fingerprint scanner.
The regular 16 Pro is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 Max chipset paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. The phone packs a 7,000mAh battery with 80W wired charging, similar to the 16 Pro+, and runs Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16 with the promise of 3 Android OS updates and 4 years of security patches.
Realme 16 Pro comes in Master Gold, Pebble Grey, and India-exclusive Orchid Purple. it begins INR 31,999 ($355) For 8/128GB trim and goes till INR 36,999 ($410) For 12/256GB version. Pre-orders are now open on Realme India, while shipments are scheduled for January 8.
realme pad 3
Realme Pad 3 is an 11.6-inch tablet that runs Realme UI 7 based on Android 16. The IPS LCD has a 2,800 x 2,000px resolution and 120Hz refresh rate and also has a 7:5 aspect ratio.
Under the hood, the Pad 3 gets the same Dimensity 7300 Max chipset as the Realme 16 Pro, paired with 8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of built-in storage, as well as a microSD card slot for storage expansion. The Pad 3 is available in both Wi-Fi-only and 5G cellular trims.
Key specifications of Realme Pad 3
The device is 6.6 mm thick and weighs 578 grams. It has two 8MP cameras, one of which is located on the front and the other on the back. The specification sheet features a 12,200 mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 6.5W reverse wired charging.
realme pad 3 in champagne gold and space gray
Realme Pad 3 is available for pre-order in Champagne Gold and Space Grey. ground line 8/128GB Only Wi-Fi version comes INR 26,999 ($300) while top-end 8/256GB Model with 5G connectivity will be chosen INR 31,999 ($355),
realme buds air8
As the latest entry in the Buds Air lineup, the Buds Air8 feature dual drivers with 11mm dynamic drivers and 6mm tweeters. They connect over Bluetooth 5.4 with support for SBC, AAC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs. They offer up to 55dB of active noise cancellation (ANC) as well as spatial audio and simultaneous connectivity for up to three devices at a time.
The battery life of the buds is rated at 14 hours, while the case extends it to 58 hours. The Buds Air8 are IP55 dust and water resistant.
Realme Buds Air8 are available for pre-order in Master Gold, Master Grey, and Master Purple colors. their price has been fixed INR 3,799 ($42) And will be available from January 16th.
Realme 16 Pro • Realme Pad 3 • Realme Buds Air8