Realme has launched the 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition, a limited-edition smartphone featuring colour-changing Hogwarts house crests, a Hedwig-inspired camera and a customised Harry Potter interface.

Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition brings Hogwarts magic to smartphones with colour-changing technology, themed software and a limited-edition collector's box.
Realme has expanded its collaboration with Warner Bros. with the launch of the Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition, a special-edition smartphone inspired by the wizarding world of Hogwarts. The device combines a Harry Potter-themed design with customised software, colour-changing technology and a collection of exclusive accessories aimed at fans of the film franchise.
The limited-edition smartphone features a Hogwarts-inspired brown finish, a leather-textured back panel and a camera module inspired by Harry Potter's owl, Hedwig. It also introduces Quadra Light-sensing colour-changing technology, which reveals the distinctive colours of all four Hogwarts houses under ultraviolet light.
Alongside the smartphone, Realme has launched the Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition, extending the Hogwarts-inspired design to its audio accessories.
Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition: Hogwarts-inspired design
The Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition features a brown finish with a 3D diamond-pattern leather texture inspired by the chessboard associated with the wizarding world.
The camera module takes inspiration from Hedwig and is crafted from aluminium alloy with a premium finish. The metallic mid-frame carries a laser-engraved Welcome To Hogwarts inscription, adding to the themed design.
One of the smartphone's distinctive features is its Quadra Light-sensing colour-changing technology. The back panel incorporates the crests of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin, which reveal their respective house colours when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Realme describes the technology as the world's first of its kind, designed to transform the appearance of the Hogwarts crests under UV exposure.
The smartphone has an ultra-thin profile measuring 8.47mm, combining the themed exterior with a slim design.
Custom Harry Potter software and Hogwarts-themed interface
The Hogwarts-inspired experience extends to the smartphone's software, with a customised user interface featuring themed wallpapers, icons, animations and additional personalisation options.
The device includes Hogwarts Castle wallpapers that transition between Golden Dawn and Mystic Dusk themes. A Harry Potter-inspired boot animation appears when the phone is switched on, while the fingerprint unlock animation features Hogwarts acceptance letters.
The interface also includes more than 30 customised Hogwarts-themed native app icons.
Additional software features include:
Hogwarts house watermarks: Camera photos can feature watermarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses.
StyleMe: One-tap transformation filters inspired by the wizarding world.
Eraser: An AI-powered object removal tool.
Popout and LightMe: Features designed to enhance photographs with lighting and portrait effects.
The smartphone also incorporates a customised GT Mode, bringing the Harry Potter theme into its performance interface.
Limited-edition Harry Potter gift box
The Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition comes with a Hogwarts-themed collector's box designed as a 1:1 replica of Harry Potter's iconic trunk.
The limited-edition gift set includes a Hogwarts acceptance letter, character postcards, bookmarks inspired by the four Hogwarts houses, house crest pins and a customised phone case featuring the Hogwarts logo.
The collector's box is designed to offer fans a themed unboxing experience beyond the smartphone itself.
Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition: Camera specifications
The smartphone features a 200MP LumaColor main camera powered by Samsung's HP5 sensor, with a 1/1.56-inch sensor size and Super OIS.
The camera supports 200MP full-pixel auto zoom, including 1x and 2x lossless zoom.
Other camera specifications include:
Main camera: 200MP LumaColor sensor with Super OIS
Ultra-wide camera: 112-degree field of view
Front camera: 50MP selfie camera
Portrait photography: FullFocal Portrait Lens Kit with 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3.5x and 4x portrait zoom options
The camera system also supports the Hogwarts-themed watermark and AI-powered photography features.
Performance, battery and display
The Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max 5G chipset.
The company claims an AnTuTu benchmark score of approximately 971,755 points. The device also features a GT Boost engine with support for up to 120fps gaming in supported mainstream titles.
The smartphone packs a 7,000mAh Titan battery with 80W Ultra Charge support. It also supports reverse charging and bypass charging, which is designed to reduce heat during gaming.
Realme claims the battery can deliver up to 22 hours of YouTube playback, 16.6 hours of WhatsApp usage and 10.6 hours of gaming. The company also claims a six-year battery health lifespan.
The display specifications include:
Display: 144Hz AMOLED
Peak brightness: 6,500 nits
Touch response: Up to 3,000Hz instantaneous touch response
HDR: HDR10+ support
Other features: DC dimming and a 94% screen-to-body ratio
The smartphone also carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
Realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition
Realme has also introduced the Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition alongside the smartphone.
The special-edition earbuds feature a customised brown finish inspired by Hogwarts. The charging case is designed as a miniature replica of Harry Potter's iconic trunk.
The earbuds are part of a limited-edition collector's gift set, extending the Harry Potter-themed design to Realme's audio product lineup.
Realme 16 Pro Harry Potter Edition price and availability
The Realme 16 Pro 5G Harry Potter Edition is priced at Rs 56,699 in India.
The smartphone is being offered as a global limited edition, with only 5,000 units available. Sales began on September 22, 2026, through Flipkart, Realme's official website and mainline retail stores.
The Realme Buds T500 Pro Harry Potter Edition is priced at Rs 6,999 and is available through Realme's official website and mainline retail stores.
Published: 26 Sept 2026, 07:02 am IST
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