Can’t decide which Realme 16 Pro+ color to go for? It’s true that picking the color is the final and honestly one of the hardest parts of buying a new phone. But don’t worry, I’ll help you easily pick the one that matches your style out of the three options: Master Gold, Camellia Pink, and Master Grey.
Master Gold
Let’s start with Master Gold. Oh great, another gold phone… but hold on a second, this one is actually a bit different. It has this brushed finish that looks like it’s been gently sanded down. That means you don’t get that blinding shine that gold phones usually blast you with. Instead, it gives off a really classy, matte vibe.
To be honest, this color is absolutely perfect if you like to show off just a little bit, but not in an obnoxious way. It isn’t so in your face that people will stare, but it isn’t so plain that it blends in either. It hits a really nice sweet spot.
The best part? Thanks to this matte, streaked texture, it’s pretty clear that fingerprints stand no chance on the back panel. You won’t have to obsessively wipe it down with the corner of your shirt like you do with glass phones. However, that massive, super shiny gold ring around the cameras is definitely going to be a magnet for smudges and finger grease. Seriously, if you accidentally touch it, you’ll be rubbing it for a solid fifteen minutes to get that shine back.
The camera module has a pretty unique design too. It’s a rounded square housing two large lenses and a flash. The way the black camera module pairs with that gold ring matches the body perfectly. It also kind of hides how huge the module actually is. Just a heads up, if you use it without a case, it’ll wobble a bit when you put it down on a table.
The Realme 16 Pro+ Master Gold isn’t exactly a color made for everyone. If you’re into simple, minimalist phones, it might be a bit too flashy for your taste. But if you don’t mind your phone looking a bit more unique and standing out in a crowd, you’ll probably love this one. Just be prepared for people to take one look and assume you’re living a life of luxury, even if you’re actually still paying off the installments for your last phone!
Camellia Pink
Now let’s talk about the second color, Camellia Pink. Realme didn’t go for a blinding, neon Barbie pink here. It’s a pastel, matte, and incredibly soft pink that honestly reminds me of spring blossoms. Unlike the gold model with its textured, brushed finish, this one has a completely smooth and even surface. It looks super clean and minimal, giving off a really delicate vibe. It’s the kind of phone you just want to sit and stare at.
The camera module has the exact same design as the gold one, but here everything is color matched to pink. The black lenses sitting in the middle of this pink frame actually make the cameras pop out even more. Of course, that shiny ring around the flash is still there, and honestly, it kind of feels like the designers really just wanted to throw in a touch of bling right in the middle of this otherwise calm look.
Here is a totally honest downside: if you’re a guy and you worry about what other people think, well bro, this color might be a bit of a challenge for you! I personally think anyone should buy whatever they like, but hey, that’s just the reality of the market.
The pink color of the Realme 16 Pro+ is exceptionally beautiful, calming, and stylish. If you’re looking for a phone that feels delicate and looks like a tiny piece of jewelry in your hand, you’ll fall in love with it. As for buying a case, well, your headache is complete! Finding a case that doesn’t completely drown out this gentle pink or make it look like a cheap toy is going to be a whole project on its own.
Master Grey
Moving on to Master Grey. If the gold one was for showing off and the pink one was for stealing hearts, this one is like a sharp, formal charcoal suit that just never goes out of style.
You see, this color has the same texture as the gold model, but since it’s dark, it gives the phone a really commanding presence. But what’s the biggest winning card for this color? Spot on! It’s the fact that those two massive black lenses finally camouflage into the darkness of the camera module. Everything looks incredibly seamless, dark, and classy. Plus, that constant anxiety about getting a light colored phone dirty is absolutely zero here.
Let’s be totally honest, though. Compared to the other two, this color is a bit boring. I mean, if you love mixing things up and want your phone to get attention when you toss it on a cafe table, this color is basically a giant yawn. A lot of people might look at it from a distance and just assume you slapped a basic black plastic case on your phone, completely missing how special it actually is.
Sure, it doesn’t show fingerprints, but oh boy, the lint and dust! This dark, matte texture acts exactly like a black shirt. If even a couple of white specks of lint or pocket dust land on it, they’ll show up just like dandruff on a dark suit, and it will definitely get on your nerves.
Even though the frame and the rim around the camera are darker on this model, they’re still glossy. That means you still have a tiny little mirror on the back just waiting for your finger to touch it so it can smudge.
The Realme 16 Pro+ Master Grey is the kind of choice you’ll never really regret or get sick of. But on the flip side, nobody is going to walk up to you and say wow, what a gorgeous color! Though to be fair, maybe you aren’t looking for that kind of attention anyway.
