Realme 16 Pro Series Camera Details Revealed; 200MP imaging system and 4K HDR Video recording

Realme has already confirmed that the realme 16 Pro series will launch in India on January 6, 2026. The company has now revealed detailed camera specifications for the lineup, led by the flagship realme 16 Pro+. Marketed as the “200MP Portrait Master,” the series emphasizes high-resolution imaging and versatile zoom performance, aiming to bring a flagship-grade photography experience to a wider audience.

Hardware: 200MP FullFocal Imaging System -

The realme 16 Pro+ debuts an advanced camera setup built to deliver flexibility across multiple shooting distances. It is the only smartphone in its segment to combine a 200MP primary sensor with a 3.5× telephoto lens.

• Main Camera - Samsung HP5 (1/1.56-inch) sensor with an f/1.8 aperture
• Telephoto Lens - S5KJN5 sensor
• Zoom Range - From 0.6× ultra-wide to 120× digital zoom

The 200MP sensor is standard across the entire series. Both the realme 16 Pro and 16 Pro+ support full-pixel auto zoom along with lossless 1× and 2× zoom, ensuring consistently high-resolution results regardless of the model.

Software and Processing: LumaColor IMAGE -

To enhance the imaging hardware, realme is introducing the LumaColor IMAGE processing system on the realme 16 Pro+. Developed in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland at the LumaColor IMAGE LAB, the technology focuses on:

• Skin Tone Optimization - More natural and accurate tones across different complexions
• Depth of Field - Optical fusion blur combined with the ProDepth algorithm for realistic bokeh
• Lighting Reconstruction - Intelligent recalculation of shadows and highlights for added depth

For group photos and fast-moving scenes, the series includes HyperRAW and InstantSnap technologies. AI-powered features such as AI Perfect Shot and AI Ultra Clarity further enhance image quality by correcting issues like closed eyes, edge distortion, and motion blur.

Video Capabilities and 4K HDR -

The realme 16 Pro+ further strengthens its imaging credentials with 4K FullFocal HDR video recording, enabling capture at 1×, 2×, 3.5×, and 7× focal lengths.

• High Frame Rate Support - Records 4K at 60fps using both the rear primary camera and the front-facing camera.
• MainTrack Technology - A newly introduced tracking algorithm that keeps moving subjects in sharp focus.
• 4K Motion Photo - Lets users extract frames or convert short 4K video clips into live photos.

Personalization and AI Tools -

realme has also introduced Vibe Master Mode, offering 21 exclusive color tones along with a refreshed UI for manual adjustments such as saturation, contrast, and sharpness, giving users greater creative control over the look and feel of their shots.

For post-processing, the device is powered by AI Edit Genie, based on Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, which includes:

• AI LightMe & StyleMe - Tools for adjusting lighting and applying creative styles, including 3D Emoji and Cartoon effects.
• AI Instant Clip - An intelligent video-editing feature that uses global and India-specific templates to automatically create social-media-ready clips from raw footage.

More details about the realme 16 Pro series are expected in the coming days. Following the launch, the smartphones will be available via Flipkart, realme.com, and offline retail stores.