realme 16 5G - Full Specs and Price in Philippines

The realme 16 5G makes a strong case for itself as the go-to entry point of the realme 16 Series, delivering a balance performance, display quality, and battery life at an accessible price. While the Pro version steps up to the more powerful chipser, the realme 16 5G's Dimensity 6400 Turbo is more than capable for everyday use at a friendlier price. It is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage, handling daily tasks and casual gaming with ease. The phone boots on Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0, ensuring a modern feel, feature-rich software experience right out of the box.

The 6.57-inch AMOLED display is one of the most compelling features of this device, delivering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, and an impressive peak brightness of 4200 nits for a crystal-clear visibility in any lighting condition.

On the camera side, the 50 MP main camera captures detailed, vibrant shots, and the 50 MP front camera is also a standout selfie performer that matches the Pro models' front shooter.

Compared to the realme 16 Pro, the standard model trades the ultrawide lens and 4K video capability for a more streamlined dual-camera setup.

The realme 16 5G is equipped with a substantial 7000 mAh battery, that supports 60W wired fast charging as its primary speed, along with 45W PPS and 13.5W PD2.0 compatibility for versatility across different charging standards.

realme 16 5G Full Specifications and Price

realme 16 5G Specs
Brand	realme
Model	RMX5171
SIM card	Dual Nano-SIM
Cellular	Bands 5G SA/NSA 4G/LTE 3G/HSPA 2G/GSM
Screen	6.57-inch AMOLED opanel 1080 x 2372 pixels, (~397 ppi) 120Hz refresh rate 4200 nits peak brightness AGC DT-Star D+ glass
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo (6 nm)
Chipset	(2 cores) at 2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 (6 cores) at 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system	Android 16, Realme UI 7.0
Memory	8GB, 12GB RAM
RAM type	LPDDR4x
Storage	128GB, 256GB ROM expandable via microSD
Storage type	UFS 2.2
Camera	Rear 50MP, f/1.8, (Sony IMX852 sensor), PDAF 2MP, f/2.4 (monochrome) LED flash, HDR, panorama 1080p@30fps video recording, EIS Front 50MP, f/2.4, (wide) Panorama 1080p@30/60fps video recording
WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC	*No
Infrared port	Yes
FM radio	-
Audio	Type-C audio
USB port	USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Biometrics	In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic)
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass
Battery	7000 mAh
Charging features	60W wired charging 45W PPS 13.5W PD2.0 Reverse wired charging
Colors	Air White, Air Black
Dimensions	Size & weight 158.3 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm 183g
Others	Other features IP68/IP69K (dust tight and water resistant) Dual stereo speakers 6050mm² Airflow VC cooling system

Official Price in the Philippines

The realme 16 5G is now available nationwide for ₱25,999, featuring the 8GB + 256GB variant as its entry-level option.

Price	Variant
₱25,999.00	8GB + 256GB

A discount price of ₱23,999 is available on Shopee, and with an additional ₱1,500 Mega Discount Voucher, the final price comes down to just ₱22,499, making it one of the best value 5G deals in the mid-range segment right now. As an added bonus, buyers get a free AKASO EK7000 4K action camera with every purchase, though freebies are limited and available until May 5 only. For those who prefer to pay in installments, SPayLater at 0% interest is available with a 3-month installment plan at ₱7,500 per month, making it even more accessible for budget-conscious buyers.