iQOO 15R vs OPPO Reno16c 5G
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno16c 5G starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹52,999 against ₹59,999 for the iQOO 15R.
- The iQOO 15R has the bigger battery: 7,600 mAh against 7,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 80W.
- The iQOO 15R has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (5,000 nits against 1,400) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- Only the Reno16c 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
Get the iQOO 15R for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen. Get the Reno16c 5G for the lower price and the zoom camera.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹52,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹57,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15R vs Reno16c 5G, answered
In India, the iQOO 15R starts at ₹59,999 and the OPPO Reno16c 5G starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15R or the Reno16c 5G?
The Reno16c 5G, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹52,999 for the Reno16c 5G, ₹59,999 for the iQOO 15R. The Reno16c 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹62,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15R or the Reno16c 5G?
The iQOO 15R, with 7,600 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 15R is quicker: 100W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO 15R's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 to 1,400 nits). The iQOO 15R has a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Reno16c 5G a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Reno16c 5G has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP Sony LYT-700V main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15R and 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16c 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 15R runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the Reno16c 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 202 g and 197 g.
