Realme 16T to launch May 22 with 8,000mAh battery, 50MP Sony IMX852 sensor

Smartphone maker Realme recently announced that its upcoming Realme 16T smartphone will house an 8,000 mAh battery which will deliver around 3 days of battery life on a single charge. Along with this, the smartphone will also feature advanced AI portrait technologies, designed for young users who capture and share social moments daily.Realme has confirmed that the yet-to-launch Realme 16T will feature a 50MP Sony IMX852 sensor, paired with F1.8 aperture, autofocus, and the LumaColor IMAGE Engine. This camera setup promises to deliver sharper portrait details, richer textures, and natural colour reproduction. AI-driven algorithms optimise skin tone, texture, and lighting balance, while RAW HDR processing ensures accurate highlights and deeper shadows.The smartphone introduces AI Portrait Glow, enhancing portraits in low-light, backlit, or uneven lighting conditions. Supporting multiple styles — Flash, Rim Light, Natural Light, and Studio Light — it ensures brighter, clearer, and social-ready portraits across diverse environments.A segment-first rear Selfie Mirror allows users to preview framing and expressions in real time while using the rear camera. The phone also introduces creative AI tools:The realme 16T 5G will officially launch on May 22, 2026 via Flipkart, realme.com, and mainline stores. Pricing and full specifications will be revealed on launch day.