OPPO Reno16 5G vs Xiaomi 15
₹13,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno16 5G starts ₹13,000 lower: ₹66,999 against ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15.
- The Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 5,240 mAh. The Xiaomi 15 charges faster, though: 90W against 80W.
- The Xiaomi 15 has the better screen on paper: brighter (3,200 nits against 1,800).
- Only the Xiaomi 15 has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
- Only the Xiaomi 15 lists wireless charging, at 50W.
Get the Reno16 5G for the lower price and the bigger battery. Get the Xiaomi 15 for faster charging, the brighter screen and NFC.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹79,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Reno16 5G vs Xiaomi 15, answered
In India, the OPPO Reno16 5G starts at ₹66,999 and the Xiaomi 15 starts at ₹79,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Reno16 5G or the Xiaomi 15?
The Reno16 5G, by ₹13,000. Starting prices: ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G, ₹79,999 for the Xiaomi 15. The Reno16 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹72,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Reno16 5G or the Xiaomi 15?
The Reno16 5G, with 6,700 mAh to 5,240 mAh. For charging, the Xiaomi 15 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 Xiaomi 15's: it is brighter (3,200 to 1,800 nits). The Reno16 5G has a 6.32-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Xiaomi 15 a 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16 5G and 50MP main (f/1.62, OIS) on the Xiaomi 15. 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 Reno16 5G runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the Xiaomi 15 the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
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?
They weigh about the same: 193 g and 191 g.
