Once again, Realme has decided to make some changes to the pricing of its Realme 16 Pro+ and Realme 16 handsets in India. As a consequence, these two phones have come to even costlier price ranges. In accordance with the latest changes, the Realme 16 Pro+ gets an increase of up to Rs 3,000, while the new cost of the Realme 16 has risen by Rs 1,000. Rather oddly, the prices of the Realme 16 Pro have dropped. This is contrary to what we used to see earlier.This latest price revision comes against the backdrop of rising memory costs due to the increase in global AI-based demand for memory parts. Now, the Realme 16 Pro+ starts from Rs 49,999, whereas the starting price of the Realme 16 stands at Rs 34,999.Key Takeaways Realme 16 Pro+ has been hiked in price by up to Rs 3,000. The price of the Realme 16 has become Rs 1,000 higher. The Realme 16 Pro is now cheaper after an earlier price hike. These price revisions have been attributed to rising memory costs. Now would be a good time to buy the Realme 16 Pro.Realme 16 Pro+ moves into a higher price segmentThere is one major change made by the company in the price of its new phone, Realme 16 Pro+. This phone will now cost Rs. 49,999 in the configuration that includes 8 GB RAM with 128 GB internal storage, from Rs. 46,999.Similarly, the price of the phone with 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB RAM is set to be Rs. 52,999 and Rs. 55,999, respectively. As per the changes, the phone now falls into a high price range along with other phones like iQOO 15R and OnePlus 15R.Nonetheless, despite the hike in the price of the phone, it still includes all the necessary features like a 3. 5X telephoto camera, 144 Hz display, and 7,000 mAh battery capacity.Realme 16 Pro+ new pricesVariantEarlier PriceNew Price8GB + 128GBRs 46,999Rs 49,9998GB + 256GBRs 48,999Rs 52,99912GB + 256GBRs 52,999Rs 55,999Realme 16 also becomes more expensiveThe standard Realme 16 also received a price revision, but the hike is more modest than the Pro+.The price of the smartphone has been increased to Rs 34,999 for the 8GB + 128GB variant from Rs 33,999. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models are now available at Rs 37,999 and Rs 40,999, respectively.The Realme 16 continues to target the mid-range segment with its 6.57-inch compact display, selfie mirror design and 7,000mAh battery, making it a balanced option for everyday use.Realme 16 new pricesVariantEarlier PriceNew Price8GB + 128GBRs 33,999Rs 34,9998GB + 256GBRs 36,999Rs 37,99912GB + 256GBRs 39,999Rs 40,999Realme 16 Pro bucks the trend with a price cutIn contrast to its contemporaries, the Realme 16 Pro has managed to become cheaper due to the previous price hike.The device currently features on the official page of Realme India at a base price tag of Rs 37,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version. Previously, following the last price change, the device cost Rs 39,999 for that particular configuration.Moreover, the 8GB + 256GB version costs Rs 40,999 as against the previous price of Rs 42,999, while the 12GB + 256GB configuration is available at the price of Rs 43,999 as against Rs 46,999 previously.According to the report, this makes the Realme 16 Pro a better deal than ever before, even though one can always compare the phone with alternatives like the Motorola Edge 70 Pro and OnePlus Nord 6 with superior chipsets.Realme 16 Pro revised pricesVariantEarlier PriceNew Price8GB + 128GBRs 39,999Rs 37,9998GB + 256GBRs 42,999Rs 40,99912GB + 256GBRs 46,999Rs 43,999Rising memory costs continue to influence smartphone pricingThe most recent update is another example of how component prices are affecting phone prices in India. As per the report, increasing costs of memory due to rising demand because of artificial intelligence are one of the major reasons why prices of smartphones keep on changing.Whereas the prices of the Realme 16 Pro Plus and Realme 16 have increased, the new prices of the Realme 16 Pro can be better in terms of value when compared to other models. It is stated in the report that customers who wish to buy a smartphone will be required to pay more in case they delay their purchases. On the other hand, they can lower the total cost with help from festive discounts and exchanges.Frequently Asked QuestionsQ1. Which are the Realme phones whose prices have been hiked in India?Realme 16 Pro+, Realme 16 have been given fresh price hikes for all the variants, whereas the Realme 16 Pro has become cheaper than its previous revised pricing.Q2. Why have the prices of the Realme 16 series been revised?It is reported that the price revisions have mainly been made due to the increase in memory prices caused by the rise in demand due to the global AI revolution.Q3. Which is the cheapest among the three Realme 16 series phones?Among the three, the Realme 16 is still the cheapest with a revised starting price of Rs 34,999.Q4. Which is the cheaper one among the Realme 16 series models?Yes. The Realme 16 Pro has become cheaper than its previous revised pricing and is currently available at a reduced starting price of Rs 37,999.end of article