Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno 15c vs Oppo Reno16 FS
Comparison between Oppo Reno 15c and Oppo Reno16 FS: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Oppo Reno 15c is the stronger all-round choice for performance and a sharper display: its 12 GB of DDR5 RAM and 460 ppi surpass the Reno16 FS’s 8 GB LPDDR4X and 397 ppi. It also leads overall, at 7.8 versus 7.6.
The Reno 15c uses Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and reaches 2.8 GHz, while the Reno16 FS has Dimensity 7300 at 2.5 GHz. The 15c display offers 1,256 × 2,760 px versus 1,080 × 2,372 px; the FS answers with 1,400 nits versus 1,200 nits. Its 80W charging versus 45W gives the 15c a clear advantage.
The Reno16 FS is the better fit for more flexible connectivity: it adds Wi-Fi 6E, eSIM and expandable storage, which the 15c does not combine. Both share a 6,500 mAh battery, 75 h per cycle and a 120 Hz AMOLED display; their cameras are level, although the 15c offers 4K at 60 fps from its front camera.
Oppo Reno 15c
The Oppo Reno 15c is the better buy for performance, a sharper display and faster 80W charging.
Oppo Reno16 FS
The Oppo Reno16 FS suits buyers who need eSIM, Wi-Fi 6E and expandable storage, but gives ground on performance and charging.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno 15c, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 397 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 80 W
- against 45 W
Oppo Reno16 FS, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,400 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 985,368 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-720, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-720, and 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-520 cores | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | White, Purple, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 75 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,800 |
Display
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,400 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,256 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px Best value | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 FS |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | PMD110 | CPH2859 |
