Gadgets Weekly: Realme 16 5G and more

Technology companies Lava International Ltd, Realme, Portronics and others launched smartphones, smart AC, air purifiers, and more this week (March 30-April 5, 2026).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition features the latest personal technology products and related events, keeping you informed about everything happening in the world of consumer electronics.

. Realme earlier this week launched the Realme 16 5G series in India.

It sports a 6.57-inch full HD+ (2372 × 1080p) AMOLED display, with 120Hz refresh rate, offering up to 4200 nits peak brightness, and comes with DT Star D+ glass shield, IP66+IP68+IP69+IP69K rating, an in-display fingerprint sensor, a Type-C USB port, stereo speakers and an infrared sensor.

It also houses 6nm class MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo octa-core processor with Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0, 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB/256GB (UFS 2.2) storage, and a 7,000mAh battery with 60W charging.

It boasts a dual-camera module-- main 50MP (with a 1/2.93-inch Sony IMX852 sensor, f/1.8 aperture) with a 2MP (f/2.4) monochrome sensor and LED flash on the back. It features a 50MP (f/2.4) front camera for selfies and video calling. f/2.4 aperture

It is available in colours--Air White and Air Black. It comes in three variants-- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage-- for Rs 31,999, Rs 33,999 and Rs 36,999, respectively.

. It sports a 6.75-inch HD+ LCD panel with 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with IP54 water splash-resistant rating, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5mm audio jack, triple slots (for two nano-SIMs and a microSD card), FM radio and a speaker.

Inside, it houses a 12nm class UNISOC T7250 octa-core processor with Mali-G57 MP1 GPU, Android 15, 4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB internal storage (expandable up to 512GB), 50MP rear camera with LED flash on the back, an 8MP front camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charger.

It comes in two colours-- Eclipse Grey, Aurora Gold-- for Rs 7,999.

. It comes with a True H13 HEPA filtration system, capable of capturing up to 99.95% of airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns, including dust, allergens, and PM2.5 pollutants.

Its 4-stage purification process includes a pre-filter for larger particles, an activated carbon filter to reduce odours and harmful gases, and a cold catalyst layer that helps break down indoor pollutants. The addition of UV sterilisation further enhances air hygiene by helping eliminate airborne bacteria and germs.

AIR X operates quietly at just 45 dB, with a sleep mode that reduces noise levels to as low as 28 dB-ideal for bedrooms and workspaces. It is equipped with 310 precision air inlets that enhance airflow intake and improve purification efficiency. The purifier delivers a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 249 m³/h, making it effective for rooms up to 50 m³ with consistent air circulation.

It features a top-mounted touch control panel for easy operation. Users can adjust fan speed, set timers, and activate additional modes with ease. A colour-coded air quality indicator provides instant feedback-blue for good, green for normal, and red for poor air quality, making it easy to monitor indoor environmental conditions at a glance. It comes in white for Rs 13,599.

. It houses dual 8-inch woofers — larger than most in the segment — ensuring deep, punchy bass that resonates across spaces. Dual tweeters complement the bass with crisp highs and balanced mids for an immersive audio experience. It can deliver a powerful 180 Watts.

Ibiza also includes a premium wireless microphone tuned specifically to the system for clear vocal projection. A dedicated Reverb function adds a rich echo effect, giving users a true concert-like feel during performances.

It comes equipped with a robust 7000mAh battery and can offer up to 12 hours of playtime.

It also boasts of dynamic recessed LED lights with four modes, which can help with elevating the ambience, syncing seamlessly with music to create a vibrant party atmosphere.

Additional features include multiple EQ modes, a guitar input port for live jam sessions, integrated wheels for portability, and a sleek, premium build. It costs Rs 18,990.

. It comes equipped with AI Human Detection. Its advanced sensors detect room occupancy and automatically switch to energy-saving mode, optimising power use without compromising comfort.

It also boasts of advanced features such as AI Climate Control 2.0, which studies the usage patterns to personalise cooling, complemented by Dynamic Environmental Adaptation for real-time performance optimisation, AI Target Cooling for directed airflow and AI Pre-Cooling with a 100-meter geofence that anticipates user arrival to cool the room in advance.

For energy efficiency, multi-level AI ECO optimises energy usage in real time, ensuring peak efficiency without compromising performance. It also offers AI ODU Cyclone Clean, which automatically cleans the outdoor unit using powerful reverse-airflow to ensure faster cooling, lower energy use, and year-round reliable performance.

The indoor unit self-cleans every 240 hours with the AI Frost Self-Clean process, eliminating manual effort while also allowing users to initiate additional cleaning cycles manually whenever needed.

It comes with AI-AtmoX Power Manager that offers users complete transparency and control over their cooling costs through graphical and calendar-based tracking, mode-specific usage insights, real-time cost display, automatic electricity expense updates, and customizable energy-saving targets—making power management smarter and simpler.

Its price starts at Rs 55,990.

. The new phone sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1600p) LCD screen, 90Hz refresh rate, 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, triple slots (two nano SIMs and a MicroSD card) and IP64 water splash resistant rating.

It also features an Unisoc SC9863A octa-core processor with IMG8322 GPU, Android 15 Go Edition, 3GB RAM, 64GB storage (expandable up to 512GB), a 13MP main camera with LED flash on the back, a 5MP front camera and a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charger.