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Realme 16 Pro+ 5G vs OPPO Reno 16c 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The 16 Pro+ 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹53,999 against ₹54,999 for the Reno 16c 5G.
- The 16 Pro+ 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,800 mAh.
- The screens are a split decision: the 16 Pro+ 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+), the Reno 16c 5G is brighter (1,200 nits against 600).
- Only the 16 Pro+ 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3x periscope.
- The Reno 16c 5G is the lighter phone: 187 g against 203 g.
- The 16 Pro+ 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Which to buy
Get the 16 Pro+ 5G for the lower price, the bigger battery and the smoother screen. Get the Reno 16c 5G for the brighter screen and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Size
6.80 inches
6.67 inches
Panel
AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
2800 x 1280 (1.5K) (better)
2412 x 1080 (Full HD+)
Refresh rate
144Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
600 nits
1,200 nits (better)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Chipset
Snapdragon7 Gen 4
MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
CPU
4nm Process, Octa-core, Up to 2.8Ghz
Octa-core
GPU
Adreno™ 722@ 1150MHz
Mali
RAM
8GB, 12GB
12GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB
256GB
Software
realme UI 7, Android 16 · 3 OS updates
ColorOS 16, Android 16
Camera
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Rear cameras
200MP main (OIS) + 50MP 3x periscope (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
Front camera
50MP
50MP
Video
4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front)
4K at 30fps, 1080P at 60fps
Battery
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Battery
7,000 mAh (better)
5,800 mAh
Wired charging
80W
80W
Build and connectivity
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Network
5G, 4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
IP68 and IP69 (better)
IP65
Weight
203 g
187 g (better)
Thickness
8.5 mm
7.6 mm (better)
Colours
Camellia Pink, Master Grey, Master Gold
Starry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple
Availability
Spec16 Pro+ 5GReno 16c 5G
Launch in India
30 Apr 2026
12 Jun 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
16 Pro+ 5G
- 8GB + 128GB₹53,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹55,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹58,999
Reno 16c 5G
- 12GB + 256GB₹54,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
