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8 GB / 256 GB / India · Launched May 2026
Overview
NeoScore
6.1
#1582 of 6246
- Design & display
- 6.6
- Performance & hardware
- 5.5
- Camera
- 5.4
- Connectivity
- 6.3
- Battery & charging
- 7.1
Strengths
- The 144 Hz display is among the best of its time, while its 90% usable surface is better than most.
- The 8,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.
- Optical stabilization supports the main camera, while 5G and dual SIM expand connectivity.
Weak points
- The main camera uses a 1/2.93″ sensor, among the smallest of its time.
- At 224 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- The display has only 254 ppi, among the weakest pixel densities of its time.
- Display
- 6.81″IPS LCD720 × 1,570 px144 Hz
- Design
- 224 g78.2 mm166.4 mm8.8 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
- AnTuTu
- 649,327Better than 14% of phones
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh45 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.82 Mpx · f/2.4selfie 16 Mpx · f/2.4
- Network
- 5G4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 16
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Editorial report
Realme 16T 8 GB / 256 GB / India technical sheet
The Realme 16T suits buyers who want a large, fast display and an unusually high-capacity battery. Its main trade-offs are the heavy body and a camera sensor that is small for its time.
Its 6.81″ IPS LCD reaches 144 Hz, among the best figures of its time, while the 90% usable surface is better than most. Peak brightness of 1,200 nits is typical. Pixel density is the weaker point: 254 ppi is among the weakest of its time, and the 224 g body is heavier than most phones of its time. The 8,000 mAh battery has more capacity than most, while 45 W fast charging is typical.
The configuration shown has 6 GB / 128 GB, although the Realme 16T is sold from 6 GB / 128 GB to 8 GB / 256 GB and supports expandable storage. Its 50 MP main camera includes optical stabilization, but the 1/2.93″ sensor is among the smallest of its time. Connectivity includes 5G, dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB 2.0. Android 16 and six years of OS updates extend software support.
Overall, the phone is typical among phones of its time and earns a NeoScore of 6.0. It is a sensible fit for buyers prioritizing smooth display motion, high battery capacity and long software support, provided its heavier build and small camera sensor are acceptable.
Technical index
NeoScore
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Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / India
Design & display
6.6
- Display Technology IPS LCD
- 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 254 ppi
- 3.6
- Peak Display Brightness 1,200 nits
- 8.5
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate
- 3.5
- Weight 224 g
- 3.7
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 90 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 8.8 mm
- 6.4
Performance & hardware
5.5
- AnTuTu Score 649,327
- 2.5
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.2
- 5.0
- Processor Process Size 6 nm
- 7.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
- 5.7
- RAM Type LPDDR4X
- 5.0
Camera
5.4
- Sensor Size 1/2.93″
- 3.1
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 0 x
- 0.0
- Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
- 8.0
Connectivity
6.3
- Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
- 1.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
- 8.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.5
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
7.1
- Battery Capacity 8,000 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 45 W
- 7.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- 4.3
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- Design & display
- 6.55
- Performance & hardware
- 5.46
- Camera
- 5.42
- Connectivity
- 6.28
- Battery & charging
- 7.12
- NeoScore rank
- #1582 / 6246
Realme
Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Processor Process Size
- 6 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.4 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- AnTuTu Score
- 649,327
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 782
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,012
- CPU Description
- Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- AnTuTu version
- v11
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 385
Design
- Body Colors
- Red, Black, Green
- Body Thickness
- 8.8 mm
- Body Width
- 78.2 mm
- Body Height
- 166.4 mm
- Weight
- 224 g
- Usable Surface
- 90 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H
- Waterproof Depth
- 2.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- Fast Charge Power
- 45 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.81″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,570 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 254 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 240 Hz
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Side
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Software
- Operating System
- Android 16
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- OS Update Support
- 6 years
- Direct OS Updates
- No
- Google Services
- Yes
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
- Max. download speed
- 3,300 Mbps
Audio
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone
Technical
- Model numbers
- RMX5268
16T
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
50 MP rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX852
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.93″
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX852
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.93″
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 60 fps
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 0 x
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Night Mode, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Time-Lapse
2 MP rear auxiliary camera
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
16 MP front camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.4
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11Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- India
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- India
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