Realme 16 Pro

Flat Design, Epic Battery Endurance

- APURVA CHAUDHARY

₹33,999, realme.​com

The Realme 16 Pro arrives with a massive 7000mAh battery, a 200MP camera sharing hardware with its pricier sibling, and a flat 144Hz display that's generating more buzz than Realme likely expected.

Priced at 33,999 for the 8GB+256GB variant, it squares off against the OnePlus Nord series and Nothing Phone alternatives. After two weeks with the Pebble Grey modelone of three colors including the eye-catching Orchid Purple I've found a phone that absolutely dominates battery life and prioritizes everyday practicality, yet falls short precisely where expectations run highest: turning strong camera specs into vibrant, engaging photos.

The completely flat design (screen and back) stands out, especially compared to the curved Pro+. It makes tempered glass protectors trivially easy to apply and eliminates those irritating edge-touch mishaps common on curved panels.

The plastic build feels solid rather than cheap, shrugs off fingerprints impressively, and at 8.49mm and 203g remains comfortably pocketable. IP68/IP69 ratings deliver genuine monsoon-ready durability rarely seen at this price.