Oppo Reno 16 5G vs Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo Reno 16 5G and the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 6,700 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80W | 80W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.32 in | 6.78 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 205 g |
| Released | Jul 2026 | Jul 2026 |
Summary: Oppo Reno 16 5G is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.32 inches (16.05 cm) | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2640 pixels (FHD+) | 1272 x 2772 pixels (1.5K), ~450 ppi density |
| Protection | Crystal Guard cover glass | OPPO Crystal Shield Glass Protection |
| Brightness | Up to 1800 nits (peak) | — |
| Features | 1.07 billion colors, 10-bit depth, 100% DCI-P3 | — |
Platform
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 | Android 16, ColorOS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 2.8 GHz, 4x 2.4 GHz, 3x 1.84 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 & 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720) |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Immortalis-G925 MC12 |
Memory
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5X | — |
| Internal Storage | 256GB or 512GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 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) | 200 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.88", 0.61µm, AF |
| Features | Autofocus (AF) supported | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 30fps; 1080P@60fps, 30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie Camera
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 50 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0 |
| Features | — | HDR, panorama |
| Video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Si-Car 6700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 7000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC flash charge | 80W wired, reverse wired, wireless charging |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2 mm | 161.31 x 76.46 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 205 g |
| Build | Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, Crystal Guard cover glass for display | Glass front (OPPO Crystal Shield Glass), glass back, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP69K | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP68/69K dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptx, aptx HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0) | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Oppo Reno 16 5G | Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, June 25 | 2026, June 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, July 09 | Released 2026, July 13 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 5G or Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G?
Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G — 6,700 mAh for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus 7,000 mAh for the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, Oppo Reno 16 5G or Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G?
Oppo Reno 16 5G — 188 g for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus 205 g for the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, Oppo Reno 16 5G or Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G?
Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G — Jul 2026 for the Oppo Reno 16 5G versus Jul 2026 for the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G.
Is the Oppo Reno 16 5G or the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the Oppo Reno 16 5G 8/10 and the Oppo Reno 16 Pro 5G 8/10.