Realme has raised the prices of its 16 series smartphones in the Indian market. The company increased costs across its lineup of devices, including the Realme 16 5G, Realme 16 Pro 5G, and Realme 16 Pro+ 5G. This adjustment affects every configuration available for these models.
Realme hikes costs across all configurations due to production expenses and memory shortages
The price hike for the Realme 16 5G amounts to Rs. 3,000 across all configurations. The base 8GB + 128GB model now costs Rs. 33,999. The 8GB + 256GB version is priced at Rs. 36,999. The top-tier 12GB + 256GB variant is listed at Rs. 39,999. The Realme 16 Pro 5G sees a smaller increase of Rs. 1,000. Its 8GB + 256GB variant is now Rs. 39,999. The 12GB + 256GB option costs Rs. 42,999. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G experiences an increase between Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 3,000 depending on the specific configuration. The 8GB + 256GB model is priced at Rs. 46,999. The 12GB + 256GB version costs Rs. 48,999. The highest-end configuration is now Rs. 52,999.
Realme attributes these price increases to rising production expenses. The company also cites higher component costs as a contributing factor. Memory chip shortages further drive the need for these adjustments. These factors collectively impact the manufacturing and supply chain costs for the devices.
The price adjustments apply specifically to the Indian market. Realme has not announced similar changes for other regions. The company continues to offer the 16 series in India with the updated pricing structure.
Source: GIZMOCHINA
