Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno 15c vs Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G
Comparison between Oppo Reno 15c and Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G: 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 suits buyers who want a larger, sharper display, while the Reno16 Pro 5G is for those who prioritize extreme brightness, smoothness, and eSIM. The overall gap is narrow: 7.8 versus 8.0.
The Reno 15c has a 6.59″ display at 1256 px by 2760 px and 120 Hz, while the Reno16 Pro 5G uses 6.32″, 1216 px by 2640 px, and 144 Hz. Its 3,600-nit peak brightness is far above the 1,200 nits of the 15c. The Reno16 Pro 5G is also lighter at 191 g versus 197 g, and reaches 3.4 GHz with LPDDR5X, compared with 2.8 GHz and DDR5.
For photography, the Reno16 Pro 5G has a 200 MP main camera versus 50 MP and a 50 MP ultrawide versus 8 MP, plus 960 fps slow motion versus 120 fps. Both share 80 W charging, 62 hours per cycle, and 12 GB of RAM; the Reno16 Pro 5G adds eSIM to its two Nano-SIM slots. The Reno 15c keeps the larger, higher-resolution display, so the choice is between that preference and the Pro’s brightness, refresh rate, and connectivity.
Oppo Reno 15c
The Oppo Reno 15c is the better buy for a larger, sharper display: 6.59″ and 2760 px.
Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G
The Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G is the better buy for buyers who prioritize 3,600 nits, 144 Hz, and eSIM.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno 15c, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 6.59″
- against 6.32″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,256 px
- against 1,216 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,760 px
- against 2,640 px
Oppo Reno16 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,600 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 197 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 2,294,761 |
| 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 CPU with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,450 |
Design
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White | White, Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 151.2 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % | 89.5 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | B |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 6,700 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 62 h |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 3,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.59″ Best value | 6.32″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,256 px Best value | 1,216 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,760 px Best value | 2,640 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, 3840Hz PWM, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, 3840Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 5 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 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 n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| 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, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Computer Sync, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 5,170 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 2,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Reno 15c | Reno16 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 899 € |
| Model numbers | PMD110 | CPH2863 |
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