Buying several Realme smartphones in India has become more expensive. The company has increased the prices of multiple models across its Realme 16 and C series, with the hike ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹4,000 depending on the model and storage variant.
The revised prices are effective from August 18, making some of the company's popular smartphones significantly more expensive.
Realme 16 Pro+ and 16 Pro Get the Biggest Price Hike
The biggest increase has been announced for the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and Realme 16 Pro 5G.
The 8GB + 128GB variant of the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G, powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor, has increased from ₹49,999 to ₹53,999, making it ₹4,000 more expensive.
The other variants have also received price increases:
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8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999, up from ₹52,999
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12GB + 256GB: ₹58,999, up from ₹55,999
The Realme 16 Pro 5G has also become considerably more expensive:
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8GB + 128GB: ₹44,999, up from ₹40,999
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8GB + 256GB: ₹46,999, up from ₹43,999
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12GB + 256GB: ₹49,999, up from ₹46,999
Realme 16 5G and 16T 5G Also Get a ₹1,000 Hike
The entire Realme 16 5G lineup has received a ₹1,000 price increase.
The new prices are:
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8GB + 128GB: ₹36,999
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8GB + 256GB: ₹39,999
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12GB + 256GB: ₹42,999
The Realme 16T 5G has also become ₹1,000 more expensive across its variants:
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6GB + 128GB: ₹32,999
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8GB + 128GB: ₹35,999
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8GB + 256GB: ₹36,999
Realme's Budget C Series Is Also Affected
The price hike isn't limited to the company's higher-end models. Some Realme C-series smartphones have also become more expensive.
The Realme C83 5G now costs:
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4GB + 64GB: ₹18,499
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4GB + 128GB: ₹21,499
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6GB + 128GB: ₹24,499
The 4GB + 64GB variant of the Realme C100X 4G has increased from ₹14,999 to ₹16,999.
Why Has Realme Increased Smartphone Prices?
According to Realme, the price revisions are linked to rising costs associated with smartphone components, including memory and chipsets.
Increasing component costs can put pressure on smartphone manufacturers, eventually leading to price revisions across different models and variants.
Realme Smartphone Price Hike: Complete List
| Model | Old Price | New Price | Hike |
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| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹49,999 | ₹53,999 | ₹4,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹52,999 | ₹55,999 | ₹3,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro+ 5G (12GB + 256GB) | ₹55,999 | ₹58,999 | ₹3,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹40,999 | ₹44,999 | ₹4,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹43,999 | ₹46,999 | ₹3,000 |
| Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB + 256GB) | ₹46,999 | ₹49,999 | ₹3,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹35,999 | ₹36,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹38,999 | ₹39,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 16 5G (12GB + 256GB) | ₹41,999 | ₹42,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 16T 5G (6GB + 128GB) | ₹31,999 | ₹32,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 16T 5G (8GB + 128GB) | ₹34,999 | ₹35,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme 16T 5G (8GB + 256GB) | ₹35,999 | ₹36,999 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme C83 5G (4GB + 64GB) | ₹17,499 | ₹18,499 | ₹1,000 |
| Realme C83 5G (4GB + 128GB) | ₹19,499 | ₹21,499 | ₹2,000 |
| Realme C83 5G (6GB + 128GB) | ₹22,499 | ₹24,499 | ₹2,000 |
| Realme C100X 4G (4GB + 64GB) | ₹14,999 | ₹16,999 | ₹2,000 |
Check the New Price Before Buying
With the latest revision, buyers looking for a Realme smartphone should check the current price before placing an order. The biggest impact is on the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G and 16 Pro 5G, where some variants are now ₹4,000 more expensive.
The price increase also shows how rising component costs can eventually affect smartphone prices, including models that are already available in the market.
