Realme launched the Realme 16 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G in Vietnam on January 29, 2026. The Pro model already sells in India with identical specs, but the standard Realme 16 5G is new to the region. Both phones prioritize design, battery life, and durability.
Realme 16 5G features
The Realme 16 5G has what Realme calls an Air Design body with a flat frame and curved corners. It measures 158.30 × 75.13 × 8.10mm and weighs 183g. The back has an Aurora Wings finish with a blue to purple gradient that changes in different lighting. A horizontal camera bar sits flush with the surface and holds a 50MP Sony IMX852 portrait camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor.
The bar also has a selfie mirror built in, with the LED flash around the outer edge. The front camera is 50MP with an 86-degree field of view. Photo features include LumaColor processing and AI Edit Genie for quick edits in the gallery.
The display is a 6.57 inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with 2372 × 1080 resolution and a 93 percent screen-to-body ratio. It runs at a 120Hz refresh rate with 240Hz touch sampling. Brightness hits 1000 nits normally, 1400 nits in high brightness mode, and peaks at 4200 nits. DT Star D+ glass protects the screen.
Inside is the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. You can add a memory card and use USB OTG. The phone runs realme UI 7.0. The battery is the standout feature at 7000mAh typical capacity, rated at 6830mAh. It charges at 60W and supports wired reverse charging. Realme uses an Aircraft Structure layout and high density graphite battery to fit this capacity in the thin body.
Cooling comes from a 6050mm² vapor chamber. The phone has IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance, including high-pressure water jets.
Realme 16 Pro 5G features
The Realme 16 Pro 5G is for buyers who want more performance and camera features. It has a 6.78 inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 1272 × 2772 resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Touch sampling goes up to 240Hz. Peak local brightness reaches 6500 nits, with 600 nits in normal use and 1400 nits in high brightness mode. Pixel density is 450 PPI. AGC DT Star D+ glass protects the screen.
The Pro runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max 5G chipset with an octa-core CPU and Arm Mali G615 GPU. It comes with 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. There’s no microSD slot, but USB OTG works. The battery is the same 7000mAh (6830mAh rated) but charges faster at 80W. Wired reverse charging is included.
Cameras include a 200MP main sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide on the back. The front has a 50MP selfie camera. You can shoot 4K video at 30fps, plus slow motion, HDR, time lapse, and pro modes. The phone also has IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings and 300 percent Ultra Volume audio.
Other features include an in-display fingerprint scanner, face unlock, and all standard sensors. Connectivity covers dual Nano SIM, 5G, Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and USB Type C with digital and analog audio. The device measures 162.6 × 77.6 × 7.75mm, weighs 192g, and runs realme UI 7.0.
Pricing & availability
In Vietnam, the Realme 16 Pro 5G is priced at VND 14,490,000. It is offered in Purple Orchid and Gray Gravel color options and is available via Giang Duong.
The standard Realme 16 5G is sold in two configurations. The 8GB/256GB variant costs VND 11,490,000, while the 12GB/256GB model is priced at VND 12,490,000. It comes in White Swan and Black Cloud colors and is available through thegioididong.
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