Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno15 vs Oppo Reno16
Comparison between Oppo Reno15 and Oppo Reno16: 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 Reno15 is the more complete choice for longer endurance per charge, Wi‑Fi 7, and a thinner body; the Oppo Reno16 suits buyers who value lower weight and stronger drop resistance. The overall gap is small: 8.0 versus 7.8.
The Reno15 has a 6.59″ display versus 6.32″, with 1,256 px versus 1,216 px horizontally and 2,760 px versus 2,640 px vertically. It is also 7.8 mm thick versus 8.2 mm. The Reno16 counters with 191 g versus 197 g and drop resistance class A versus C; it also reaches 270 tests versus 90, above the usual reference point.
The Reno15 delivers 71 h per cycle versus 63 h and supports 1,600 cycles versus 1,200; both phones offer 80 W charging and reverse charging. For wireless connectivity, the Reno15 includes Wi‑Fi 7, while the Reno16 reaches Wi‑Fi 6E. In the cameras, the Reno16 has a 50 MP ultrawide versus 8 MP and optical image stabilization on the main camera, while the Reno15 has 1.12 µm pixels versus 0.61 µm on its ultrawide.
Oppo Reno15
The Oppo Reno15 is the better buy for 71 h per cycle, Wi‑Fi 7, and a 7.8 mm body.
Oppo Reno16
The Oppo Reno16 is the better buy for lower weight and class A drop resistance, with 191 g and 270 tests.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo Reno15, ahead on Camera.
| Category | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno15, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Battery Endurance
- 71 h
- against 63 h
- Charge cycles
- 1,600
- against 1,200
Oppo Reno16, if you care about…
- Weight
- 191 g
- against 197 g
- Drop Resistance Class
- A
- against C
- Drop Test Count
- 270
- against 90
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Qualcomm Adreno 722 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,429,374 | 1,458,076 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 1×2.8 GHz Cortex-A720, 4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,049 | 2,049 |
Design
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black | White, Purple, Lavender, 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, Plastic | Glass, Metal, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | B | B |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | 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 | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 71 h Best value | 63 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,600 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,600 nits | 3,600 nits |
| 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 | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 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 n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83 | 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 B8, 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 B43, 4G LTE B48, 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, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| 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 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0 | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Reno15 | Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 779 € |
| Model numbers | CPH2825 | CPH2865 |
