The Realme 17 series is shaping up to be one of the brand's most interesting lineups yet, and a new leak is finally bringing some clarity to what buyers can expect. While an earlier report hinted at impressive hardware for an unnamed Pro-series model, fresh information from industry sources now pinpoints the exact specifications of the standard Realme 17 Pro — and it appears the earlier, more premium details belong to a higher-tier variant.
According to the latest report, the Realme 17 Pro will feature a 1.5K AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is expected to run on MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 chipset. On the photography front, the phone will reportedly sport a 50MP primary camera accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens. Selfie lovers have something to look forward to as well — the front-facing camera is said to support 4K video recording at 30fps, though its exact resolution remains uncertain, with possibilities ranging between 32MP and 50MP.
Perhaps the most eye-catching detail is the battery. The Realme 17 Pro is tipped to pack a massive 10,000 mAh cell, which would be a remarkable capacity for a mainstream smartphone. Additional highlights include an in-display fingerprint scanner, IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, and ColorOS 17 built on top of Android 17 right out of the box.
So where does that leave the previous leak? That report described a device powered by the Dimensity 7500, equipped with a 200MP main sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera offering 3.5x optical zoom, and an ultrawide shooter. It also mentioned a flat 1.5K OLED panel with a standard 120Hz refresh rate that could climb to 165Hz in select games, a plastic frame, a camera design echoing the 16 Pro+, and the same colossal 10,000 mAh battery.
The tipster responsible for that earlier leak later floated the idea that the device in question could actually be the Pro+ or even a Pro Max model. Given that today's report attributes noticeably more modest hardware to the regular Pro, that theory now carries considerable weight. If accurate, Realme fans can look forward to a clear distinction between the models, with the Pro+ delivering a far more camera-centric and performance-driven experience.
Realme 16 Pro
| 256GB 8GB RAM | $ 559.00
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€ 359.00
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Realme 16 Pro+
| 256GB 8GB RAM | $ 955.00
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€ 459.99
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| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 509.99
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£ 431.09
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