Side-by-side technical data

Oppo Reno15 Pro vs Oppo Reno16 Pro

Comparison between Oppo Reno15 Pro and Oppo Reno16 Pro: 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 Reno16 Pro suits buyers after stronger performance and a substantially brighter screen; the Reno15 Pro has a practical edge of its own, with eSIM support and Google services. Their overall scores, 8.3 and 8.6, leave the choice to those priorities.

The Reno16 Pro pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 9500s with 16 GB of RAM and 3,650,000 AnTuTu points. The Reno15 Pro has a Dimensity 8450, 12 GB of RAM and 2,018,315 points. The Reno16 Pro’s LTPO AMOLED display reaches 3,600 nits, twice the Reno15 Pro’s AMOLED display at 1,800 nits. Both have a 6.78″ screen, 120 Hz refresh rate and 450 ppi.

The Reno16 Pro has a 7,000 mAh battery against 6,500 mAh, while both offer 80 W wired and 50 W wireless charging. For video, the Reno16 Pro adds 1080p recording options and gyro-EIS; both record 4K at 60 fps. The Reno15 Pro supports eSIM and Google services, which the Reno16 Pro lacks.

Oppo Reno15 Pro

The Oppo Reno15 Pro is the better buy for buyers who need eSIM support and Google services, both absent from the Reno16 Pro.

Oppo Reno16 Pro

The Oppo Reno16 Pro is the better buy for buyers who want a brighter screen and stronger performance, with 3,600 nits and 3,650,000 AnTuTu points.

The verdict

Your pick: Oppo Reno16 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.

Category
Category Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Design & display 8.5 8.5
Performance & hardware 8.1 9.0
Camera 7.8 8.7
Connectivity 8.1 7.9
Battery & charging 8.7 8.7

Which one is for you?

Oppo Reno15 Pro, if you care about…

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Waterproof Depth
2 m
against 1.5 m
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
against Li-Ion
Google Services
Yes
against No

Oppo Reno16 Pro, if you care about…

Battery Capacity
7,000 mAh
against 6,500 mAh
AnTuTu Score
3,650,000
against 2,018,315
RAM Capacity
16 GB
against 12 GB
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E

Specification comparison

Performance

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Processor Model MediaTek Dimensity 8450 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
Processor Process Size 4 nm 3 nm Best value
Graphics GPU Mali-G720 MC7 Immortalis-G925 MC11
Storage Type UFS 3.1 UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock 3.25 GHz 3.73 GHz Best value
Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB 512 GB
AnTuTu Score 2,018,315 3,650,000 Best value
Geekbench 6 Single-Core — 2,877
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core — 9,236
CPU Description Octa-core CPU with one 3.25 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.0 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.1 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. Octa-core (1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925, 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4, 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720)
Processor Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor Yes Yes
RAM Capacity 12 GB 16 GB Best value
RAM Type LPDDR5X LPDDR5X
AnTuTu version v11 v11

Design

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Body Colors Gold, Brown, Blue Black, Blue, White, Purple
Body Thickness 8 mm 7.7 mm Best value
Body Width 76.5 mm 76.4 mm
Body Height 161.3 mm 161.3 mm
Weight 205 g Best value 208 g
Usable Surface 91.1 % 91.2 % Best value
Body Materials Glass, Aluminium Alloy Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal
Resistance Features IP68, IP69 IP68, IP69K, IP69, IP66
Waterproof Depth 2 m Best value 1.5 m
Drop Resistance Class A A
Repairability Class B B
Drop Test Count — 270

Battery

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Battery Efficiency Rating — A
Battery Capacity 6,500 mAh 7,000 mAh Best value
Battery Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power 80 W 80 W
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Battery Endurance 66 h —
Wireless charging power 50 W 50 W
Charge cycles — 1,200

Display

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Display Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
Display Technology AMOLED LTPO AMOLED Best value
Peak Display Brightness 1,800 nits 3,600 nits Best value
Display Diagonal 6.78″ 6.78″
Display Horizontal Resolution 1,272 px 1,272 px
Display Vertical Resolution 2,772 px 2,772 px
Display Pixel Density 450 ppi 450 ppi
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate 240 Hz —
Display Features Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, Always-On Display, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel One Billion Colors, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, SGS Certified

Sensors

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Fingerprint Sensor Placement Under Display Under Display

Sensor

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Sensor Features Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Cooling System Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Operating System Android 16 Android 16
OS Family Android Android
OS Version 16 16
OS Update Support — 5 years
Google Services Yes Best value No

Connectivity

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
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 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 B32, 4G LTE B34, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 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 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79
Cellular Technologies GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Best value
Wi-Fi Features Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4 Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, LE, aptX HD A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value
Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0
USB Version USB 2.0 USB 2.0
SAR American Head 1.13 W/kg —
SAR American Body 0.81 W/kg —
Max. download speed — 7,300 Mbps

Audio

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Audio Features Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5

Technical

Specification Reno15 Pro Reno16 Pro
Model numbers CPH2811 PMK110
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