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OPPO Reno16 5G vs vivo V70 Elite

Same price. Here is what actually separates them.

OPPO Reno16 5G From ₹66,999
vivo V70 Elite From ₹66,999
The short version

Which one should you buy?

Same price: both start at ₹66,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.

  • The Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 6,500 mAh. The V70 Elite charges faster, though: 90W against 80W.
  • The V70 Elite has the better screen on paper: brighter (5,000 nits against 1,800).
  • Only the V70 Elite has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Which to buy

Get the Reno16 5G for the bigger battery. Get the V70 Elite for faster charging, the brighter screen and NFC.

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Every spec, lined up

Better on paper

Spec score

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Overall 8.4 out of 10 Excellent (better) 8.3 out of 10 Excellent
Performance 7.8 out of 10 8.2 out of 10 (better)
Display 8.5 out of 10 9.2 out of 10 (better)
Rear camera 8.7 out of 10 (better) 7.9 out of 10
Front camera 9.3 out of 10 (better) 7.6 out of 10
Battery 8.5 out of 10 8.5 out of 10
Build 8.3 out of 10 8.3 out of 10
Software Not rated 7.6 out of 10

Display

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Size 6.32 inches 6.59 inches
Panel AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 2640 x 1216 (Full HD+) 2750 x 1260 (1.5K) (better)
Refresh rate 120Hz 120Hz
Peak brightness 1,800 nits 5,000 nits (better)
Protection Crystal Guard Not listed

Performance

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Chipset Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
CPU Octa-core Octa-core, up to 3.0GHz
GPU Adreno 722 Not listed
RAM 8GB, 12GB 8GB, 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
Software ColorOS 16 OriginOS 6, Android 16 · 4 OS updates

Camera

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Rear cameras 50MP main (OIS) + 50MP 3.5x telephoto (OIS) + 50MP ultrawide 50MP main (f/1.88, OIS) + 50MP telephoto (f/2.65, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2)
Front camera 50MP (f/2.0, AF) 50MP (f/2.0, AF)
Video 4K at 60fps (rear), 4K at 60fps (front) 4K at 60fps (rear)

Battery

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Battery 6,700 mAh (better) 6,500 mAh
Wired charging 80W 90W (better)

Build and connectivity

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Network 5G 5G, 4G
SIM Dual nano SIM Dual nano SIM
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4
NFC No Yes (better)
Dust and water IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K IP68 and IP69
Weight 193 g 187 g (better)
Thickness 8.4 mm 7.4 mm (better)
Colours Starry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple Authentic Black, Sand Beige, Passion Red

Availability

SpecReno16 5GV70 Elite
Launch in India 2 Jul 2026 19 Feb 2026
Status On sale On sale
Price in India

Versions and prices

Reno16 5G
  • 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
V70 Elite
  • 8GB + 256GB₹66,999
  • 12GB + 256GB₹71,999

Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.

Quick answers

Reno16 5G vs V70 Elite, answered

In India, the OPPO Reno16 5G starts at ₹66,999 and the vivo V70 Elite starts at ₹66,999.

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Which is cheaper, the Reno16 5G or the V70 Elite?

Neither: both start at ₹66,999. The Reno16 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹72,999. The V70 Elite comes in 2 versions, up to ₹71,999.

Which has the bigger battery, the Reno16 5G or the V70 Elite?

The Reno16 5G, with 6,700 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the V70 Elite 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 V70 Elite's: it is brighter (5,000 to 1,800 nits). The Reno16 5G has a 6.32-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the V70 Elite a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 120Hz.

Which has the better camera?

The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16 5G and 50MP main (f/1.88, OIS) on the V70 Elite. 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 V70 Elite the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.

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 187 g.