India, Feb. 6 -- Every few months, a new Realme smartphone lands in India, promising the sweet spot between performance and price. The Realme 16 Pro Plus, however, feels like a different story; it doesn't scream innovation but quietly pushes the series toward flagship territory. Yet, this is the first in the number series to get a taste of flagship-level upgrades, from Samsung's 200MP ISOCELL HP5 sensor to a refreshed design crafted with Naoto Fukasawa.

However, on paper, much of the Realme 16 Pro Plus mirrors its predecessor, the Realme 15 Pro, apart from the beefed-up camera setup that now includes a telephoto lens.

The Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G starts at Rs. 39,999 for 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant and ranges up to Rs. 44,999 for 12G...