Motorola Edge 70 Max vs OPPO Reno16c 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno16c 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹52,999 against ₹54,999 for the Edge 70 Max.
- The Edge 70 Max charges faster: 90W against 80W.
- The Edge 70 Max has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (7,000 nits against 1,400) and sharper (Quad HD+ against Full HD+).
- Only the Reno16c 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
- The Reno16c 5G is the lighter phone: 197 g against 221 g.
- Only the Edge 70 Max has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Edge 70 Max for faster charging, the better screen and NFC. Get the Reno16c 5G for the lower price, the zoom camera and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹54,999
- 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.
Edge 70 Max vs Reno16c 5G, answered
In India, the Motorola Edge 70 Max starts at ₹54,999 and the OPPO Reno16c 5G starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Edge 70 Max or the Reno16c 5G?
The Reno16c 5G, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹52,999 for the Reno16c 5G, ₹54,999 for the Edge 70 Max. The Edge 70 Max comes in 2 versions, up to ₹59,999. The Reno16c 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹62,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Edge 70 Max or the Reno16c 5G?
Neither by much: 7,100 mAh on the Edge 70 Max, 7,000 mAh on the Reno16c 5G. For charging, the Edge 70 Max is quicker: 90W 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 Edge 70 Max's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (7,000 to 1,400 nits). The Edge 70 Max has a 6.8-inch Extreme 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 main (OIS) on the Edge 70 Max 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 Edge 70 Max runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the Reno16c 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP66, IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Reno16c 5G, at 197 g to 221 g.
