OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme Narzo 90x
Quick Comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme Narzo 90x. In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 1080 x 2372 than Realme Narzo 90x which has resolution of 1570 x 720. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme Narzo 90x
| Name | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme Narzo 90x |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 53999 | Rs. 21499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is July 02, 2026. The cost of OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 53999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 16, 2025. The cost of Realme Narzo 90x is Rs. 21499.
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.57 inches which falls short to Realme Narzo 90x's 6.8 inch screen. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme Narzo 90x has LCD Screen type. OPPO's phone has display density of 397 PPI & Realme's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than OPPO's phone ~ 89.1%.
Memory comparison
OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme Narzo 90x's lower 6 GB RAM. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme Narzo 90x (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB 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 Realme Narzo 90x's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | OPPO Reno 16C 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme Narzo 90x |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | CPH2859, Reno16c 5G | Narzo 90x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 |
| Release Date | July 02, 2026 | December 16, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide | realme NARZO 90x 5G x1, Charger x1, USB data cable x1, SIM Ejector Tool x1, Protective Case x1, Quick Guide x1 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.9 x 158.2 x 8.6 mm | 77.93 x 166.07 x 8.28 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 212 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White | Flash Blue, Nitro Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 2372 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 720 x 1570 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.1% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard+AMOLED | |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 600 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) | 975 nits(typ)/1200 nits(HBM) |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 83% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| 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/n28B/n40/n41/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 | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| 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 |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Proximity, Ambient light, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Gaming Features | FPS Game: 60 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay, MOBA Game: 90 FPS, 5 Hours of Smooth High-FPS Gameplay | |
| 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 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 | IP65 |
| 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 | |
| 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 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX852 Camera | |
| OIS | 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 | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 8 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 16.0 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615@1.047GHz | ARM Mali-G57 MC2@1072MHz |
| NPU | 6nm | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP, 3GPP2, M4V, FLV, F4V, WEBM, WMV, ASF, MOV, QT, TS, M2TS, MTS, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | OReality Audio | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge | Yes, 60W Fast Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |