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OnePlus 15R vs OPPO Reno 16c 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno 16c 5G starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹54,999 against ₹56,999 for the 15R.
- The 15R has the bigger battery: 7,400 mAh against 5,800 mAh.
- The 15R has the better screen on paper: smoother (165Hz against 120Hz), brighter (1,800 nits against 1,200) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Reno 16c 5G is the lighter phone: 187 g against 218 g.
Which to buy
Get the 15R for the bigger battery and the better screen. Get the Reno 16c 5G for the lower price and the lighter build.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Size
6.83 inches
6.67 inches
Panel
AMOLED
OLED
Resolution
2800 x 1272 (1.5K) (better)
2412 x 1080 (Full HD+)
Refresh rate
165Hz (better)
120Hz
Peak brightness
1,800 nits (better)
1,200 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 7i
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy
CPU
Octa-core, up to 3.8GHz
Octa-core
GPU
Adreno 8-series
Mali
RAM
12GB, 16GB
12GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB
256GB
Software
OxygenOS 16, Android 16
ColorOS 16, Android 16
Camera
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
50MP main (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
Front camera
32MP (f/2.0, AF)
50MP
Video
4K at 120fps (rear), 4K at 30fps (front)
4K at 30fps, 1080P at 60fps
Battery
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Battery
7,400 mAh (better)
5,800 mAh
Wired charging
80W
80W
Build and connectivity
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Network
5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE
5G
SIM
Dual nano SIM
Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
Dust and water
Not listed
IP65
Weight
218 g
187 g (better)
Thickness
8.3 mm
7.6 mm (better)
Colours
Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet
Starry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple
Availability
Spec15RReno 16c 5G
Launch in India
17 Dec 2025
12 Jun 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
15R
- 12GB + 256GB₹56,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹63,999
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.
