Realme looks set to add another model to its growing 16 series lineup in India. The upcoming Realme 16x has now surfaced on the BIS certification website, which usually means an official launch isn’t too far away.
The certification was reportedly approved on May 6, 2026, suggesting Realme is already wrapping up regulatory formalities for the Indian market. Tipster Abhishek Yadav also recently mentioned the Realme 16x on X, claiming the phone will launch soon in India. According to the leak, the device could arrive in two color options: Endurance Brown and Glory White.
Storage variants are expected to include:
- 4GB + 128GB
- 6GB + 128GB
- 6GB + 256GB
That setup makes it pretty clear Realme is targeting the affordable 5G segment again. The phone is expected to succeed the Realme 15x 5G, which launched last year with a starting price of ₹16,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant. The 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configurations were priced at ₹17,999 and ₹19,999, respectively.
That phone focused heavily on battery life and everyday performance, offering a 144Hz display, 6-nm based Dimensity 6300 mid-range chipset, and a large 7,000mAh battery with 60W charging.
At the moment, specs for the new model are still under wraps, but the overall positioning likely won’t change too much. Expect the Realme 16x to land somewhere in the ₹15,000 to ₹18,000 range, competing with the usual crowd of budget 5G phones.
It’ll also expand the broader Realme 16 lineup, which already includes the standard Realme 16, Realme 16 Pro, and Realme 16 Pro Plus.
With the BIS certification now live, an official announcement could happen within the next few weeks. And considering how competitive the affordable 5G segment has become in India, Realme will probably continue focusing on the same formula that worked well before: big batteries, high refresh rate displays, and decent day-to-day performance.
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