OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 1080 x 2372. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 55999 | Rs. 47999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 02, 2026. The cost of OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 55999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 07, 2026. The cost of OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 47999.
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.57 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. OnePlus's phone has display density of 450 PPI & OPPO's phone has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.5% than OPPO's phone ~ 89.1%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Nord 6 5G (12GB RAM +256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | CPH2859, Reno16c 5G | Nord 6 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 0.92 W/kg (Head) 0.68 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | July 02, 2026 | April 07, 2026 |
| In The Box | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide | OnePlus Nord 6, 80W SUPERVOOC Power Adapter, Type-A to C Cable, Quick Start Guide, Protective Case, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.9 x 158.2 x 8.6 mm | 77.5 x 162.5 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 217 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White | Fresh Mint, Pitch Black, Quick Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 2372 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.6:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.1% | ~ 93.5% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard+AMOLED | GG Victus+ |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 600 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) | Adjustable / Full-screen (HBM) / Peak Brightness: 800 / 1800 / 3600 nits |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Display Dimming | Pulse-Width Modulation: 3840 Hz | |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3, |
| Features | Refresh Rate: Up to 165Hz (60/90/120/144/165Hz), Panel Type: Sunburst AMOLED (Flex),, Touch Response (Instantaneous): Up to 3200 Hz with dedicated Touch Reflex chip, Sunburst Display, Eye Comfort, Bed Time Mode, Screen Color Mode, Color Personalization, Color Vision Enhancement, Auto/manual Brightness, White Point Reduction, Screen Color Temperature, Night Mode | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) supported 802.11a/b/g/n supported Wi-Fi Display supported WLAN Tethering supported | 2x2 MIMO, Support Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G, Wi-Fi 7, Support WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,290,104 (Total) (v11) 694,011 (CPU) 782,470 (GPU) 305,464 (Memory) 508,159 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 131,276 Sequential Read: 3987 MB/s; Sequential Write: 3600 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 6,369 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,033 (Single Core) 13,160 (OpenCL) 18,262 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,485 (Wild Life Extreme) (26.86 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, "6-axis" Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Gaming Features | FPS Game: 60 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay, MOBA Game: 90 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay | 165 Fps Graphics, 3d Audio Localization, Touch Reflex Chip & '6-axis' Gyroscope, 6x Lower Ping for BGMI |
| AI Features | AI Snap Key, AI Mind Space9, AI Bill Manager, AI Mind Pilot, AI Menu Translation, AI HyperBoost 3.0, AI LinkBoost 4.0 | OnePlus AI, AI Eraser, AI Perfect Shot, AI Reflection Remover, AI Reframe, Dual intelligence, Google Gemini, AI VoiceScribe, AI Translation, AI Call Assistant |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 | IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Cell Broadcast Service (CBS), Popout 2.0, Pop Cam, Digicam, Audio Sharing, O+ Connect, Live Space, Private Computing Cloud, OPPO Lock, Splash Touch | Bypass Charging, Dual SIM Dual Active support), Supports Qualcomm AI Engine, G2 WiFi Chip, Custom Wi-Fi chip. 3x internet speeds with 5G-Advanced |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 79°; 5P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) FOV 116°; 5P lens; AF supported 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) FOV 26°; 4P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) Sensor: Sony LYTIA-600 CMOS, Sensor Size: 1/4.96 cm (1.953"), Megapixels: 50, Pixel Size: 0.8 µm, Lens Quantity: 5P, Dual-axis Optical Image Stabilization: Yes, Dual-axis Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 26 mm equivalent, Aperture: ƒ/1.8, Field of View: 79°, PDAF: Yes, Autofocus: Yes 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Sensor: OmniVision OV08F Sensor size: 1/10.16 cm (4") Megapixels: 8 Pixel Size: 1.12 µm Lens Quantity: 5P Focal Length: 16 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/2.2 Field of View: 112° |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, DOC SCANNER, POP, 4K video: 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P video: 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps(with Retouch on), 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 3.5× optical zoom and 10× digital zoom | Photo, Video, Portrait, Nightscape, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cinematic, Slo-mo, Long Exposure, Dual-view Video, Time-lapse, Text-scanner, Hypertext, Hi-Res Mode, Tilt-shift, Google Lens., 0.6-20x digital zoom, 4K video at 60/30 FPS, 1080p video at 60/30 FPS, 720p video at 30 FPS, EIS/OIS video: 4K video at 60/30 FPS, 1080p video at 60/30 FPS (default), 720p video at 30 FPS, Slo-mo video at 1080p at 240 FPS, 720p at 240 FPS, Time-lapse at 4K video at 30 FPS, 1080p video at 30 FPS, Digital zoom: Up to 10x, Dual-view video capturing support, Cinematic video capturing support, Video Editor |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Sensor Size: 1/7.87 cm (3.1"), Megapixels: 32, Lens Quantity: 5P, Pixel Size: 0.7 µm, Electronic Image Stabilization: Yes, Focal Length: 21 mm equivalent, PDAF: Yes, Autofocus: Yes, Aperture: ƒ/2.0, Field of View: 90°. Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 16.0 | OxygenOS 16 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.20 GHz & 3xCortex-A720@3.00 GHz& 2xA720 @2.80 GHz, & 2xA720@2.02 GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615@1.047GHz | Adreno 825 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | Playback: JPEG, PNG, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, BMP, WBMP, HEIF, DNG, ICO Output: JPEG, HEIF, RAW | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Playback: AAC, AMR, MIDI, MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE, Recording: WAV, AAC, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | Playback: 3GP, MP4, MKV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, AV1, TS, MOV, M2TS Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with 300% Super Audio Mode support OReality Audio Support ,Noise Cancellation Support | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |