OPPO Reno 16C vs OPPO Reno 15 5G
Quick Comparison
Both OPPO Reno 16C and OPPO Reno 15 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OPPO Reno 15 5G has better resolution of 2760 x 1256 than OPPO Reno 16C which has resolution of 1080 x 2372. OPPO Reno 15 5G has more internal memory than OPPO Reno 16C
| Name | OPPO Reno 16C | OPPO Reno 15 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.57 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 46999 | 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 is Rs. 46999. The launch Date of the second phone is December 02, 2025. The cost of OPPO Reno 15 5G is Rs. 47999.
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 15 5G has larger screen size of 6.59 inches in comparison to OPPO Reno 16C's 6.57 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. OPPO Reno 15 5G has display density of 460 PPI & OPPO Reno 16C has only 397 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OPPO Reno 15 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.4% than OPPO Reno 16C's ~ 89.1%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM OPPO Reno 15 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OPPO Reno 16C (128 GB).
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16C has 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in comparison to OPPO Reno 15 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 50 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | OPPO Reno 16C | OPPO Reno 15 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | CPH2859, Reno16c 5G | CPH2825 |
| 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 |
| Release Date | July 02, 2026 | December 02, 2025 |
| In The Box | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.9 x 158.2 x 8.6 mm | 74.8 x 158 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 197 g |
| Colors | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White | Aurora Blue, Twilight Blue, Aurora White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.57 inches, 2372 x 1080 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1256 x 2760 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 397 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.1% | ~ 93.4% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard+AMOLED | Corning Gorilla GG7i Glass+ |
| Brightness | Normal brightness: 600 nits(Typical) HBM: 1400 nits(Typical) | Normal brightness: 600nits (Typical) HBM: 1200nits (Typical), 3600 nits (peak) |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Features | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Vivid Mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,433,365 (Total) (v11) 495,227 (CPU) 326,572 (GPU) 244,893 (Memory) 366,673 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 114,536 Sequential Read: 2226 MB/s; Sequential Write: 1885 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 4,105 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,247 (Single Core) 3,385 (OpenCL) 5,679 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 1,506 (Wild Life Extreme) (9.02 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| 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, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 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 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 | IP68 |
| 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 ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 79°; 5P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) FOV 30°; 4P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS, 3.5x 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Ultra Wide Selfie Camera with 100° FOV |
| 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, Night, PRO, Panorama, SLO-MO, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Text Scanner, Doc Scanner, Movie |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 16.0 | ColorOS 16 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615@1.047GHz | Adreno 722 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge | Yes, 80W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |