Realme launched the 8,000 mAh Realme 16T, expanding its 16 Series to four models. The massive battery promises seven years of use and three-day endurance, supports 45W charging, and doubles as a power bank with 15W reverse wired charging. A 6.8-inch 144Hz LCD with 1,200-nit peak brightness fronts the device, powered by the Dimensity 6300 SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM.

A 50MP Sony IMX852 primary camera with a 2MP monochrome companion headlines the optics. Realme brands it an 'AI Camera' due to features like AI Portrait Glow, which applies four lighting effects—Flash, Studio, Natural, and Rim—to intelligently enhance portraits. LumaColor tech aims for true-to-life skin tones. The back features an Aura Flash module and Gleaming Wings Design in Aurora Green.

Running Realme UI 7.0, the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a 5,300 mm² vapor chamber, and rugged certifications (MIL-STD-810H, IP66/68/69/69K). Storage expands via microSD up to 2TB. It arrives in Aurora Green, Starlight Black, and an India-only Starlight Red.

Priced at INR29,999 for 6GB/128GB, the 16T targets budget buyers seeking long battery life and smooth displays. Its launch on May 27 via major Indian retailers underscores Realme's strategy in the competitive sub-₹35,000 segment.