Realme has confirmed that the upcoming Realme 16 Pro series is “coming soon,” and ahead of its official launch, the company has revealed a major new feature.
The brand has announced the global debut of its self-developed LumaColor IMAGE technology, designed to elevate portrait photography for the next-generation Realme smartphones.
Developed in collaboration with TÜV Rheinland, LumaColor IMAGE highlights Realme’s growing focus on advanced mobile imaging. The company states that this new system reflects its commitment to making professional-grade portrait photography accessible to young users worldwide.
Realme claims that the LumaColor IMAGE engine will enable the Realme 16 Pro series to deliver the “best-in-segment portrait experience,” producing more emotionally resonant portraits with natural skin tones, layered lighting, and a richer visual atmosphere. The technology is positioned as a major leap forward in smartphone portrait imaging.
According to Realme, LumaColor IMAGE takes an industry-first approach to managing light and color. Unlike traditional systems that handle these elements separately—often leading to overexposed highlights or distorted colors—LumaColor intelligently balances both simultaneously. This results in more natural skin tones, improved lighting harmony, and a stronger relationship between subjects and their surroundings.
The brand further explains that LumaColor offers full-dimensional skin tone optimization, enabling the camera to capture more lifelike portraits. Its optical depth-of-field fusion blur helps subjects stand out with a cinematic, immersive effect. Additionally, the technology enhances the reconstruction of lighting and shadows, adding depth, texture, and visual layers to portrait shots.
Realme has not yet revealed the full camera specifications of the Realme 16 Pro series. However, the company is actively marketing the lineup as the “Master of Portraits,” promising exceptional results at every zoom range. This suggests that the upcoming smartphones may include versatile portrait-focused hardware paired with LumaColor enhancements.
The Realme 16 Pro series is rumored to launch in early January 2026. As the official unveiling approaches, more details about the camera setup and additional features are expected to emerge in the coming days.