- realme 16 Pro Series will launch in India on January 6, 2026.
- Features Urban Wild Design by Naoto Fukasawa with bio-based organic silicone material.
- Equipped with a 200MP Portrait Master camera and LumaColor imaging technology.
realme has officially confirmed the realme 16 Pro series launch date in India. The company announced that its new Number Series phones will debut on January 6, 2026. The upcoming Pro lineup is made to combine stylish design with a focus on high‑resolution portrait photography, adding innovation with camera‑centric features.
Design philosophy and collaboration details
For the realme 16 Pro series, the brand has renewed its collaboration with Japanese industrial designer Naoto Fukasawa. realme says this partnership introduces a fresh design concept called “Urban Wild Design,” inspired by natural textures while keeping a modern urban character.
realme confirms the 16 Pro series introduces an industry‑first bio‑based organic silicone material, designed to provide a unique texture with enhanced durability. The phones also feature handcrafted all‑nature curves for better in‑hand comfort during daily use.
Aesthetically, the lineup will be available in four Master Design colors, Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink, and Orchid Purple.
Focus on portrait photography with a 200MP camera
Photography is a central highlight of the realme 16 Pro series, which introduces a 200MP Portrait Master system powered by the brand’s 200MP LumaColor Camera. realme says this setup is designed to capture high‑definition portraits of both individuals and groups, with refined background blur across multiple focal lengths and more natural skin tone reproduction.
Promotional imagery from realme hints at the return of a periscope telephoto camera, with references to 3.5x and 10x zoom levels. This suggests the realme 16 Pro series could deliver enhanced optical zoom, especially useful for portrait shots and long‑range photography.
Global debut of LumaColor IMAGE technology
At the core of the camera system is the global debut of LumaColor IMAGE, realme’s self-developed portrait imaging technology. The company explains that this software intelligently balances light and color to create images with greater depth and visual layering across a wide range of real-world lighting conditions.
To support the accuracy and reliability of this imaging system, realme has established the LumaColor IMAGE LAB in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland (TÜV R). According to the brand, this facility focuses on validating color accuracy, light management, and overall portrait image quality under standardized testing conditions.
realme 16 Pro series launch date and availability
The official launch event for the realme 16 Pro series is scheduled for January 6, 2026, during which the company will reveal the complete specifications, India-specific pricing, and variant details. realme has confirmed that after the launch, the smartphones will be available for purchase through Flipkart, realme Store India, and authorized offline retail stores across India.
