OPPO Reno16c 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
₹3,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G starts ₹3,000 lower: ₹49,999 against ₹52,999 for the Reno16c 5G.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G has the faster chip: the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate against the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Reno16c 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 6,500 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 45W.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (2644 x 1208 against Full HD+).
- Only the Reno16c 5G has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x telephoto.
- The POVA 8 Pro 5G is the slimmer phone: 7.39 mm against 8.6 mm.
Get the Reno16c 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the zoom camera. Get the POVA 8 Pro 5G for the lower price, the faster chip and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹52,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹57,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹62,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹54,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Reno16c 5G vs POVA 8 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO Reno16c 5G starts at ₹52,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Reno16c 5G or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
The POVA 8 Pro 5G, by ₹3,000. Starting prices: ₹49,999 for the POVA 8 Pro 5G, ₹52,999 for the Reno16c 5G. The Reno16c 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹62,999. The POVA 8 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹54,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Reno16c 5G or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
The Reno16c 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Reno16c 5G is quicker: 80W to 45W. 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 POVA 8 Pro 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The Reno16c 5G has a 6.57-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the POVA 8 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Reno16c 5G has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Reno16c 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the POVA 8 Pro 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 Reno16c 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy, the POVA 8 Pro 5G the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 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: 197 g and 189 g.
