Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno16 F vs Oppo Reno16c
Comparison between Oppo Reno16 F and Oppo Reno16c: 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 F is the more complete choice for longer endurance and broader connectivity: it reaches 75 h versus 63 h for the Oppo Reno16c and adds eSIM. NFC is also present on the F, while the Reno16c does not include it.
Performance is based on the same MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 12 GB of RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and up to 256 GB in both phones. The displays are closely matched, but the Reno16 F adds Mohs Level 5 hardness; both have Crystal Guard and an Always-On Display.
Both phones use a 7000 mAh battery and support 80 W fast charging. They also share IP68, IP69, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H resistance, plus glass and plastic construction. The Reno16c is the better buy only if it costs less.
Oppo Reno16 F
The Oppo Reno16 F suits longer endurance best: it offers 75 h versus 63 h and adds eSIM and NFC.
Oppo Reno16c
The Oppo Reno16c is the better buy only if it costs less.
The verdict
Your pick: Oppo Reno16 F, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Camera | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno16 F, if you care about…
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
- Battery Endurance
- 75 h
- against 63 h
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 985,368 | 985,368 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | 1,026 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | 2,932 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Purple | Purple, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 74.5 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.2 mm | 158.2 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 88.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, 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 | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 80 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 75 h Best value | 63 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.57″ | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,372 px | 2,372 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 397 ppi | 397 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Crystal Guard, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | 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 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.68 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | 3,270 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, EDR, LE, aptX, aptX HD, A2DP | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Reno16 F | Reno16c |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | CPH2859 | CPH2859 |
