Oppo Reno 16 5G vs OPPO Reno 16 F 5G

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo Reno 16 5G and the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

Oppo Reno 16 5G smartphone

Oppo Reno 16 5G

From $599
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OPPO Reno 16 F 5G smartphone

OPPO Reno 16 F 5G

From $595
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Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
Our rating8/108/10
Battery6,700 mAh7,000 mAh
Wired charging80W80W
Storage (max)512 GB256 GB
Screen size6.32 in6.57 in
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)188 g197 g
ReleasedJul 2026Jun 2026
Summary: Oppo Reno 16 5G is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter). OPPO Reno 16 F 5G is ahead on battery, screen size.

Display

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
TypeAMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rateAMOLED, 1 Billion colors, 120Hz, 1400 nits (HBM)
Size6.32 inches (16.05 cm)6.57 inches
Resolution1216 x 2640 pixels (FHD+)1080 x 2372 pixels, (~397 ppi density)
ProtectionCrystal Guard cover glassCrystal Guard (Mohs level 5)
BrightnessUp to 1800 nits (peak)—
Features1.07 billion colors, 10-bit depth, 100% DCI-P3—

Platform

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
OSAndroid 16, ColorOS 16.0Android 16, ColorOS 16
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile PlatformMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x 2.8 GHz, 4x 2.4 GHz, 3x 1.84 GHz)Octa-core
GPUAdreno 722ARM Mali-G615 MP2

Memory

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
RAM8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X8GB, 12GB
Internal Storage256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1128GB, 256GB
Card SlotNo—
Card slot—microSDXC

Main Camera

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
Triple50 MP Wide Angle (up to 18x Digital Zoom, up to 3.5x Optical Zoom), 50 MP Ultra-Wide Angle (f/2.0, FOV 116°), 50 MP Telephoto (up to 120x Digital Zoom, up to 3.5x Optical Zoom)—
FeaturesAutofocus (AF) supportedAutofocus, Optical Image Stabilization, LED flash
Video4K@60fps, 30fps; 1080P@60fps, 30fps4K@30fps, 1080p@60/30fps
Modules—50 MP (wide, OIS), 50 MP (telephoto, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom), 8 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2, 116˚ FOV)

Selfie Camera

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
Single50 MP—
Modules—50 MP (ultrawide)
Features—Autofocus
Video—4K

Battery

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
TypeSi-Car 6700 mAh, non-removableLi-Po
Charging80W SUPERVOOC flash charge80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging
Wireless ChargingNo—
Capacity—7000 mAh, non-removable

Body

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
Dimensions151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm158.16 x 74.93 x 8.58 mm
Weight188 g197 g
BuildAerospace-grade aluminum frame, Crystal Guard cover glass for displayGlass front (Crystal Guard), plastic frame, glass back ("3D Pop Planet Design")
Water & Dust ResistanceIP69K—
SIM—Dual Nano-SIM
Durability—IP68/IP69K dust/water resistant

Comms

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
WLANWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetoothv5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptx, aptx HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0)Yes
GPSBeidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesYes (region dependent, not consistently specified)
USBType-CUSB Type-C

Launch

Oppo Reno 16 5GOPPO Reno 16 F 5G
Announced2026, June 252026, June 25
StatusAvailable. Released 2026, July 09Available

Frequently asked questions

Which has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 5G or OPPO Reno 16 F 5G?

OPPO Reno 16 F 5G — 6,700 mAh for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus 7,000 mAh for the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G.

Which is lighter, Oppo Reno 16 5G or OPPO Reno 16 F 5G?

Oppo Reno 16 5G — 188 g for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus 197 g for the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G.

Which is newer, Oppo Reno 16 5G or OPPO Reno 16 F 5G?

Oppo Reno 16 5G — Jul 2026 for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus Jun 2026 for the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G.

Is the Oppo Reno 16 5G or the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G rated higher?

We rate the Oppo Reno 16 5G 8/10 and the OPPO Reno 16 F 5G 8/10.

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