realme has officially completed its 16 Series lineup in Malaysia with the release of the realme 16T 5G. Priced at RM1399 (read more about the RM1299 promo below), it is designed for exceptionally long battery life for midrange users. Featuring a rear selfie mirror with the rear cameras it comes in Starlight Green and Aurora Black.

realme India recently released the realme 16T for the midrange. Standout features for the phone include an 8000 mAh battery with bypass charging, 50MP Sony IMX852 “AI” camera, a 6.8-inch HD+ 144Hz LCD display with 1200 nits brightness and MIL-STD-810H toughness. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details but it is available in India on preorder from 29999INR (~RM1241).

Besides the realme 16 Pro Series launch, realme Malaysia also revealed the realme Pad 3 5G. It is priced at RM1699, offering users a mix of mid-range performance and premium-like features, including a high refresh rate display and a massive battery.

realme Malaysia officially revealed full specifications for its latest mid-range lineup, the realme 16 Pro+ 5G and realme 16 Pro 5G. With a total of three variants, the company said the devices are for users who want flagship-like features without flagship pricing, with a strong focus on battery life, camera performance, and high refresh rate displays.

As news of the realme 16 5G series launch in India spreads, we also got confirmation that the realme 16 Pro Series is launching in Malaysia soon. It will be headlined by the realme 16 Pro+ and realme 16 Pro, positioned as a premium mid-range lineup.

For some reason, the first week of January 2026 is a hot week for phone launches. OPPO, Honor, POCO, and realme all have plans to unveil new phones soon. In fact, realme will not only launch the realme 16 series but also the realme Neo8 series.

Last week, realme confirmed plans to launch the realme 16 series on 6 January 2026. Since then, we've received more updates on the specs. The realme 16 series will feature two models at launch day, including the realme 16 Pro+. Here are more details of the new phone.

Larger mobile batteries were more for tablets in the past, but that changed when brands started using silicon-carbon batteries for smartphones. Thanks to higher energy density, smartphone batteries can now be larger, with realme likely to take the record soon.

realme has confirmed that the realme 16 Pro Series is officially set to debut on 6 January 2026, bringing a new design language and an advanced imaging system to its flagship lineup. According to realme, the launch marks a strategic evolution of the company’s popular Number Series, with a fresh focus on both aesthetics and photography performance.

realme’s teaser suggests a shift in visual identity for the Number Series, aiming for a more refined appearance this cycle. The involvement of Naoto Fukasawa, who previously worked on earlier Realme designs, signals a renewed focus on aesthetics alongside performance.