Oppo Reno 16
A small, premium-feeling phone with four 50MP cameras, a 3.5x zoom and long battery life. Launched 2 July 2026.
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Starry White
₹66,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.5/10 overall • Camera 7 • Battery 8 • Speed 5 How we score
The official price went up to ₹66,999 on 19 October 2026 (it was ₹61,999) and hasn't come back down, so waiting may not help.
Buy it if
- You want a battery that easily lasts a long day
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
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Launched2 July 2026with ColorOS 16 (Android 16)
Software nowColorOS 16 (Android 16)Still on launch software • 5 yrs of updates
- 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.
- Camera
- Solid photos from all cameras, including a 3.5x zoom and class-leading selfies; video is only average.
- Speed
- Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price.
- The catch
- Expensive for its chip, and the price has risen from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Crystal Guard glass |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 6700 mAh |
| Charging | 80W wired (full in 59 min), reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| 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 |
| Water and dust | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 8.2mm to 8.4mm (varies by colour) thick, 188g to 191g (varies by colour) |
| Software | ColorOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, ColorOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -23.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated; GSMArena found the CPU stress result lacking but GPU stability solid |
| Colours | Starry White, Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet |
Our verdict combines 6 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price historyUp 8%
2 July 2026: ₹61,99919 October 2026: ₹66,999
Oppo raised the base price from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999 after launch; wait for 10% bank cashback offers on Amazon or Flipkart.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
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Where it ranks
Oppo Reno 16: common questions
- What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 in India?
- Oppo Reno 16 starts at ₹66,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Oppo raised the base price from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999 after launch; wait for 10% bank cashback offers on Amazon or Flipkart.
- When was Oppo Reno 16 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 2 July 2026 with ColorOS 16 (Android 16). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 5 years of updates.
- Is Oppo Reno 16 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: very good. Battery: very good (6700 mAh). Gaming and speed: average (Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Oppo Reno 16?
- Expensive for its chip, and the price has risen from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999.
- Does Oppo Reno 16 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: only on some versions, so check the listing before you buy.
- Is Oppo Reno 16 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K.
- How fast does Oppo Reno 16 charge?
- 80W wired (full in 59 min), reverse wired; no wireless charging