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Realme 16T Geekbench Listing Suggests Possible Performance Downgrade Over Realme 15T

Realme 16T Geekbench Listing Suggests Possible Performance Downgrade Over Realme 15T

Realme 16T surfaced on the benchmarking platform with model number RMX5268.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 1 May 2026 15:52 IST

Realme 16T Geekbench Listing Suggests Possible Performance Downgrade Over Realme 15T

Realme 15T has a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max SoC under the hood.

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Highlights

Realme 16T scored 784 points in single-core testing on Geekbench
Realme 16T is likely to sit below the Realme 16 in India
Realme 15T came with a starting price tag of Rs. 20,999

Realme 16T is expected to arrive soon as a follow-up to Realme 15T. Ahead of the official launch, the Realme 16T has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking website, hinting at its key specifications. The upcoming phone is expected to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity chipset, and it could be a downgrade over last year's Realme 15T. The Geekbench listing also suggests the RAM and operating system of the Realme 16T. The Realme 16T is rumoured to be available in three colour options.

Realme 16T Specifications Revealed Through Geekbench Listing

An unannounced Realme handset was spotted on the Geekbench website on Thursday with model number Realme RMX5268. This model number is speculated to be associated with the Realme 16T. The phone has been listed on the benchmark platform with the Android 16 operating system and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The listing shows 7.45GB RAM, which is likely to be marketed as 8GB.

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The Realme 16T shows 784 points in single-core testing and 2,007 points in multi-core testing. As per the listing, the smartphone has a Mediatek MT6835 chipset with two high-performance cores clocked at 2.40GHz and six cores capped at 2.00GHz. This model number and specifications are associated with the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset.

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If Realme launches the Realme 16T with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, it would mark a step down in performance compared to last year's Realme 15T, which has a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max SoC under the hood.

The Dimensity 6400 Max chipset has a base frequency of 2GHz and a prime CPU core clocked at 2.50GHz. The Realme 16T is likely to sit below the Dimensity 6400 Turbo-powered Realme 16 in the market.

Previous leaks suggested that the Realme 16T will be sold in 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB, and 8GB + 256GB RAM and storage variants in India. It's rumoured to come in Aurora Green, Starlight Black, and Starlight Red shades.

Realme 15T Review

The Realme 15T was released with a starting price tag of Rs. 20,999 in September last year. It has a 6.57-inch AMOLED display and a dual rear camera unit that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor.

For selfies, the existing model has a 50-megapixel front-facing camera. The Realme 15T has a 7,000mAh battery with 60W fast charging and 10W reverse charging support. It offers IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.

Realme 15T

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Slim IP69-rated design
Good battery life
Bright 120Hz AMOLED display

Bad
Not ideal for gaming
Tons of presinstalled apps
Inferior cameras
Short software update commitment window

Read detailed Realme 15T review

Display 6.57-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 7000mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1080x2372 pixels

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