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SpecificationsRealme 16T
Announced 22 May 2026 · Checked 28 October 2026
The Realme 16T was announced in May 2026. It has a 6.81-inch 144 Hz LCD display, the Dimensity 6300 chipset, a 7780 / 8000 mAh battery with 45 W wired charging and a 50 MP main camera. It runs Android 16 at launch. Model code: RMX5268.
- Display
- 6.81″ LCD144 Hz · 1200 nits peak
- Chipset
- Dimensity 63006 nm
- Battery
- 7780 / 8000 mAh45 W wired
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Memory
- 6 GB · 128 GB
- Weight
- 224 g166.4 × 78.2 × 8.8 mm
Memory
Model code RMX5268 covers every version.
What stands outKey facts from the table below, each with its source
DisplayOfficial
6.81″
LCD · 144 Hz · 1570 × 720
ChipsetOfficial
Dimensity 6300
Android 16 at launch
BatteryOfficial
7780 / 8000 mAh
45 W wired
CameraOfficial
50 MP main
16 MP front
Full specifications
SourcePublic infoOfficial
| Announced | 22 May 2026 | Public info |
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| Size | 17.30 cm | Official |
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| Screen | LCD | Official |
| Resolution | 720 × 1570 pixels, HD+ (~254 ppi) | Official |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Official |
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| OS at launch | realme UI 7.0 | Official |
| RAM | 6 GB | Official |
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| Storage | 128 GB | Official |
| Card slot | microSDXC | Official |
| Cameras | Wide angle: 50 MP; f/1.8; FOV 76°; 5p lens; AF Supported; Monochrome: 2M; f/2.4; FOV 89°; 3P lens | Official |
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| Camera | 16M; f/2.4; FOV 85°; 4p lens | Official |
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| Capacity | 7780 / 8000 mAh | Official |
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| Wired charging | 45 W (SUPERVOOC, PPS) | Official |
| Wireless charging | Not published |
| Network | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | Official |
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| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported, 802.11a/b/g/n Supported, Wi-Fi Display Supported, WLAN Tethering Supported, Bluetooth Version, Bluetooth 5.3, Bluetooth Audio Codec, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Official |
| NFC | No | Official |
| Ports | USB Type-C, Earphone Jack, Type-C headphones,supported Type-C digital headphones & Type-C analog headphones | Official |
| Height | 166.4 mm | Public info |
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| Width | 78.2 mm | Public info |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | Public info |
| Weight | about 224 g | Official |
| Protection | IP68 / IP69K (high-pressure water jets; up to 2.5 m for 30 min) | Public info |
| Colours | Aurora Green / Starlight Red / Starlight Black | Official |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer | Official |
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| Speakers | Yes | Public info |
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| Codes | RMX5268 | Public info |
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Variants and model codes
Model codes
| Model code | Covers | Sold as | Firmware |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMX5268 | 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB | realme 16T 5G | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Memory versions
| Version | RAM | Storage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 GB + 128 GB | 6 GB | 128 GB | Official |
| 8 GB + 128 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB | Official |
| 8 GB + 256 GB | 8 GB | 256 GB | Official |
Software support
| Software at launch | Android 16 |
|---|---|
| Update promise | Not published by the maker |
| Firmware | Firmware list ↗ (opens in a new tab) |
Quick answers
Does the Realme 16T support eSIM?
No.
Is the Realme 16T waterproof?
It is rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Does the Realme 16T support 5G?
Yes.
Compare the Realme 16T
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Sources and changes
- Google: Google Play certified-device list: realme 16T 5G (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- Verified against: realme official specification page (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- Cross-checked with: GSMArena (independent cross-check) (opens in a new tab) · checked 28 October 2026
- 2026-10-18 · Page created from the sources listed above.
- 2026-10-18 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.
- 2026-10-28 · Updated after a re-check of the sources.