Realme 16 Pro receives a special Harry Potter-themed version
Realme has launched a special edition of the Realme 16 Pro 5G smartphone dedicated to the Harry Potter universe. The model was developed in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery and features Hogwarts-inspired design, a color-changing back panel, and thematic interface elements. Alongside the smartphone, Realme also unveiled the Realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition headphones.
Hogwarts-style design
The Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition is based on the Master Gold version, but the body design has been significantly altered. The back panel features a diamond-shaped texture, a large metallic Hogwarts crest with symbols of Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff, as well as the school motto “Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus”.
Another feature is the back panel, which can change its shade under light exposure. Realme calls this technology Quadra Light-Sensing Color-Changing Tech. The phrase “Welcome to Hogwarts” also appears on the right side of the chassis.
The thematic design extends to the software side. Realme announces interface elements in a “Harry Potter” style, and published images show matching wallpapers and font styling. The company has not yet revealed the full set of software changes.
Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition specifications
On the technical side, the special version mirrors the standard Realme 16 Pro 5G. The smartphone is equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display featuring a resolution of 2772 × 1272 pixels, a refresh rate up to 144 Hz, and a touch sampling rate up to 240 Hz. Brightness reaches 1400 nits in HBM mode, while for specific scenarios, the manufacturer specifies a peak value of up to 6500 nits.
The smartphone is built around a 4-nm MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max chip with Mali-G615 graphics. It uses LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. According to preliminary data, the Harry Potter Edition will be offered in a 12/256 GB configuration, although Realme has not yet officially confirmed it.
The main camera includes:
- 200 MP, Samsung HP5, 1/1,56 inches, f/1.8, optical stabilization;
- 8 MP, ultra-wide-angle, f/2.2, field of view 112°.
A 50-MP camera with an f/2.4 aperture is installed at the front.
The battery has a typical capacity of 7000 mAh and supports 80 W wired charging. The smartphone also features Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, USB Type-C, and NFC, availability of which depends on the region. The chassis meets protection classes IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K.
The device runs Realme UI 7.0 based on Android 16.
Realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition
At the same time, Realme launched the Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition wireless earbuds. They feature a brown-and-gold color scheme, with the letter “H” on each earbud, while the charging case is adorned with the Hogwarts crest and has a leather-like finish. The package also includes themed accessories.
According to specifications, the special version matches the standard Buds T500 Pro. The earbuds are equipped with 12.4-mm dynamic drivers and an active noise cancellation system up to 50 dB, support LHDC 5.0 codec and Bluetooth 6.1. Advertised battery life with the charging case reaches 56 hours, while latency in game mode is 45 ms.
Price and release date
Realme has not yet announced prices for the Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition and Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition, nor the exact launch date in India. The smartphone is already listed on the company’s Indian online store and has been announced for other markets as well. In Indonesia, the special edition presentation is scheduled for September 21.
