OPPO Reno16 5G vs OPPO Reno16c 5G
₹14,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Reno16c 5G starts ₹14,000 lower: ₹52,999 against ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G.
- The Reno16 5G has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 against the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Reno16c 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,700 mAh.
- The Reno16 5G has the better screen on paper: brighter (1,800 nits against 1,400) and sharper (Full HD+ against Full HD+).
- The Reno16 5G's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 50MP against 8MP.
Get the Reno16 5G for the faster chip, the better screen and the higher-resolution ultrawide. Get the Reno16c 5G for the lower price and the bigger battery.
Every spec, lined up
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Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 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.
Reno16 5G vs Reno16c 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO Reno16 5G starts at ₹66,999 and the OPPO Reno16c 5G starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Reno16 5G or the Reno16c 5G?
The Reno16c 5G, by ₹14,000. Starting prices: ₹52,999 for the Reno16c 5G, ₹66,999 for the Reno16 5G. The Reno16 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹72,999. The Reno16c 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹62,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Reno16 5G or the Reno16c 5G?
The Reno16c 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,700 mAh. Both charge at 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 Reno16 5G's: it is brighter (1,800 to 1,400 nits). The Reno16 5G has a 6.32-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the Reno16c 5G a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Reno16 5G has the 50MP ultrawide. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16 5G 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 Reno16 5G runs the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, the Reno16c 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is the faster of the two.
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 197 g.
