Oppo Reno 16 vs Google Pixel 10
Google Pixel 10 wins 4 of 5. Buy Oppo Reno 16 if you want longer battery life. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10. Takes the better photos: camera score 8 out of 10, against 7.
- BatteryOppo Reno 16. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 6700 mAh battery.
- SpeedGoogle Pixel 10. Faster for games and heavy apps: Google Tensor G5, speed score 6 out of 10, against 5.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch).
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10 wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickOppo Reno 16 | Google Pixel 10 | Suggested by TuvvoVivo V80Wins 7 of 10 key areas against Oppo Reno 16₹3,000 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹72,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹67,799 12GB + 256GB | ₹69,999 8GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹5,000 (8.1%) ₹61,999 at launch, ₹66,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Down ₹12,200 (15%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹67,799 now 12GB + 256GB model | No change ₹62,999 at launch, ₹62,999 now 8GB + 128GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹66,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹67,799 | 8GB + 128GB: ₹62,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹69,999 8GB + 512GB: ₹79,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | Nothing that leads its price range | |
| Launched | 2 July 2026 | 20 August 2025 | 6 October 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jul 2031 (5 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Oct 2030 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jul 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Oct 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | ColorOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | OriginOS 7 (Android 17) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.5/10 | 7.7/10 | Best rating of these phones7.8/10 | |
| Battery | Very good battery life for a compact phone (16 hours 45 minutes in GSMArena's test); 80W charging fills it in about an hour. 6700 mAh | Lasts a full day; charging is slow at about 29W. 4970 mAh | Best battery of these phonesLarge 7200mAh battery in a thin body, with fast 90W charging and the charger in the box. 7200 mAh | |
| Camera | Solid photos from all cameras, including a 3.5x zoom and class-leading selfies; video is only average. | Best camera of these phonesVery good photos with a 5x zoom lens; Google's processing is great for people shots. | Zeiss-branded main and 3x zoom cameras plus a sharp 50MP selfie camera. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price. | Best speed of these phonesTensor G5 is smooth for daily use but behind Snapdragon phones in heavy games. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use but not a gaming powerhouse. | |
| Screen size | 6.32 inch | 6.3 inch | 6.59 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 3,600 nits, very easy to read in sun | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 80W wired, no wireless | 29W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones90W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | |
| Water and dust | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones188 g | 204 g | 203 g | |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.6 mm | Best thickness of these phones7.7 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Only on some versions | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Starry White, Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass | Sunrise Anthem, Horizon Blue, Stellar Black | |
| Catch | Expensive for its chip, and the price has risen from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999. | Not the best for gaming, and charging is slow. The Pixel 11 is out now, so only buy the 10 at a discount. | Expensive for a mid-range chip, and the base 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 storage. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | Owners often say it gets hot during long navigation, camera use or gaming, and can slow down or close apps to cool off. | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | GSMArena 91mobiles 8.1/10 | 91mobiles 8.2/10 GSMArena | Beebom 8/10 Smartprix 8.0/10 |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Oppo Reno 16 | Google Pixel 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Crystal Guard glass | 6.3-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2424) Actua OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) | Google Tensor G5 (TSMC 3nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.78GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 + 2x Cortex-A520 |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 722 | Imagination IMG DXT-48-1536 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR5X) | 12GB + 256GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4970 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired (full in 59 min), reverse wired; no wireless charging | 29W wired PD (about 55% in 30 min), 15W Qi2 magnetic wireless (Pixelsnap), reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.95", OIS) + 50MP 3.5x telephoto (f/2.8, 1/2.75", OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 1/2.88", AF); 50MP front with autofocus | 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) + 10.8MP 5x telephoto (f/3.1, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2); 10.5MP front |
| Water and dust | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 |
| Size and weight | 8.2mm to 8.4mm (varies by colour) thick, 188g to 191g (varies by colour) | 8.6mm thick, 204g |
| Software | ColorOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, ColorOS 16 (Android 16) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 5 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 3.2, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Exynos 5400 5G |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -23.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found the CPU stress result lacking but GPU stability solid | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Starry White, Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet | Obsidian, Frost, Indigo, Lemongrass |
Where to buy
- Oppo Reno 16₹66,999
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Opens 8GB + 256GB.
- Google Pixel 10₹67,799
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Opens 12GB + 256GB.
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Common questions
- Which is better, Oppo Reno 16 or Google Pixel 10?
- Google Pixel 10 wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Oppo Reno 16 if you want longer battery life. Buy Google Pixel 10 if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Oppo Reno 16 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Google Pixel 10 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Oppo Reno 16 (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹72,999, Google Pixel 10 (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹67,799.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Oppo Reno 16, now on ColorOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jul 2031 (5 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jul 2032 (6 years from launch). Google Pixel 10, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Aug 2032 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Aug 2032 (7 years from launch).
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