Realme is getting ready to launch the Realme 16 5G in India. The device has now appeared on the BIS certification database, confirming that an India launch is coming soon. The phone was recently launched in Vietnam, and the Indian version is expected to carry the same hardware.

The BIS listing (spotted by TheTechOutlook) shows the model number RMX5171 with the brand name Realme. The certification was granted on January 14, 2026. While the product name is not mentioned on the BIS website, this model number has already been linked to the Realme 16 5G. Tipster Abhishek Yadav earlier revealed the memory and color options for the Indian variant and confirmed RMX5171 as the model number. The same model number also appears on the Google Play Console supported devices list under the Realme 16 5G name, which confirms its identity.

Based on earlier information, the Realme 16 5G will launch in India in two configurations. These include 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage. Color options for India are expected to include Air Black and Air White.

Realme 16 5G specs

The Realme 16 5G has a 6.57-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 2372 × 1080 resolution and a 93 percent screen-to-body ratio. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling. Brightness reaches 1000 nits normally, 1400 nits in high brightness mode, and up to 4200 nits peak. DT Star D+ glass protects the screen.

The Realme 16 5G houses a 50MP Sony IMX852 main camera and a 2MP monochrome sensor. The camera bar also includes a built-in selfie mirror with the LED flash placed around its edge. On the front, the phone has a 50MP selfie camera with an 86-degree field of view. Camera features include LumaColor processing and AI Edit Genie tools for quick edits.

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo chipset, paired with either 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It supports microSD expansion and USB OTG. Software is realme UI 7.0.

Battery capacity stands at 7000mAh typical, rated at 6830mAh. The phone supports 60W fast charging and wired reverse charging. Cooling is handled by a 6050mm² vapor chamber. The device carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance. An official India launch date has not been announced yet.

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(via: TheTechOutlook)

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