OPPO Reno 16 arrives with a 50MP camera and 120Hz OLED display

Oppo has officially launched the Reno 16 series, including the standard Reno 16 and the Reno 16 Pro as successors to last year’s Reno 15 lineup. The Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch OLED display, a 50MP main camera, a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, and a large 6,700mAh battery. In this article, I’ll go over the Oppo Reno 16’s specifications, features, availability, and expected price in Nepal. 

Oppo Reno 16 Overview

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Oppo Reno 16 features a premium aesthetic with a glass front and a 3D textured glass back. It is paired with a flat aluminum alloy frame and ultra-narrow bezels for a sleek in-hand feel. Additionally, it includes an action button on the left side for shortcuts that you can customize according to your needs.

The phone measures 8.2mm or 8.36mm in thickness and weighs  182g or 193g, depending on the variant. It features a square camera island housing a triple-camera setup in the top-left corner. For durability, it is rated IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K for dust and water resistance. The device is available in Pop White, Twilight Violet, and Dream Purple color options. 

Moving on to the display, the Oppo Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, offering smooth scrolling and up to 1800-nit (HBM) for excellent visibility in direct sunlight. The screen also supports 3840Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort during long usage. 

Camera and Battery

In terms of cameras, the Oppo Reno 16 comes with a familiar triple camera setup from the Reno 15 series, featuring a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 3.5x optical zoom and OIS, and a 50MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.0 aperture for wide-angle shots and videos.

On the front, it sports a 50MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture and autofocus for selfies and video calls.

For battery, the Oppo Reno 16 packs a large 6,700mAh battery paired with 80W fast charging for all-day use.

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Performance and Software

Under the hood, the Oppo Reno 16 is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 SoC, built on a 4nm node, delivering strong performance for multitasking and extended gaming sessions. The phone is available with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

On the software side, the Oppo Reno 16 runs on ColorOS 16, based on Android 16. You can expect five major upgrades and six years of security patches. 

Oppo Reno 16 Specifications:

• Design & Build: 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.22 mm or 8.36 mm, 182g or 193g, Glass front, aluminum frame, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating
• Display: 6.32-inch AMOLED,  2640×1216 pixels, 10-bit B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1800 nits (typical), 3600 nits (peak) brightness
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
• Memory: 8/12GB RAM; 256GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Software & UI: ColorsOS 16 based on Android 16
• Rear Cameras: 50MP primary sensor, f/1.8 aperture, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto lens, f/2.8, 3.5x optical zoom + 50MP, ultrawide lens f/2.0, 4k@60fps
• Front Camera: 50MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 4K@60fps video
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face unlock
• Connectivity: Nano-SIM card, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C, 5G, GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS, NFC
• Sensors: Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, color temperature sensor, electronic compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, infrared remote control.
• Battery: 6,700mAh, 80W wired charging

Oppo Reno 16 Availability and Price in Nepal

The Oppo Reno 16 starts at THB 19,999 for the base 8/256GB variant, whereas the 12/256GB is priced at THB 22,999. If launched in Nepal, the Oppo Reno 16 is expected to be priced at around NPR 90,099 for the base variant.