If you are planning to buy a new smartphone before Diwali, the prices of Realme phones might blow your budget. The Chinese smartphone company has once again increased the prices of its two mid-budget phones launched this year, Realme 16 and Realme 16T. The company has changed the prices of all three storage variants of both the smartphones. Among them, the Realme 16 has become the most expensive, with customers now having to shell out Rs 5,000 more for the base variant.

The special thing is that the company has already increased the price of both these smartphones. In such a situation, those buying a new phone during the festive season may have to re-look at their budget before making a purchase. Let’s know which variants of Realme 16 and Realme 16T have become more expensive.

Realme 16 new prices

Realme 16 has been introduced in three storage variants. It has 128GB and 256GB storage options along with 8GB RAM. At the same time, its top variant comes with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The company has increased the price of its base variant from Rs 36,999 to Rs 41,999. It means that now you have to pay Rs 5,000 more than before to buy it.

Its 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant was earlier priced at Rs 39,999, which has now increased to Rs 43,999. At the same time, earlier one had to pay Rs 42,999 for the top variant with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Now its price has increased to Rs 47,999.

Realme 16T has also become expensive

The prices of Realme 16T have also been increased, although its price has increased less than Realme 16. The phone comes in 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and 8GB RAM and 256GB storage options. The base variant of Realme 16T was earlier priced at Rs 30,999, which has been increased to Rs 31,999. That means now customers have to spend Rs 1,000 more for this.

Similarly, the price of the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant has increased from Rs 32,999 to Rs 33,999. The price of its top variant has also been increased from Rs 35,999 to Rs 36,999.

The phone is equipped with a large battery and an AMOLED display

Talking about the features, both Realme 16 and Realme 16T have AMOLED display and 50MP rear camera. The company has provided a 7,000mAh battery in the Realme 16, while an even larger 8,000mAh battery is available in the Realme 16T. Realme 16T is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor. Due to the large battery, this phone can attract people who want to use the phone for a long time.

However, after this price hike, customers looking to buy both the smartphones will have to keep the new prices in mind. Especially on the base variant of Realme 16 Rs. 5,000 direct hike makes it more expensive than before.

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