OPPO Reno 16 Pro goes official with a 6700mAh battery and Dimensity 8550 SUPER chip

Oppo has introduced the Oppo Reno 16 Pro, expanding its upper-mid-range smartphone lineup, along with the standard Reno 16. The Reno 16 Pro features a larger 6.32-inch OLED display, Dimensity 8550 SUPER SoC, and a huge 6,700mAh battery. In this article, I will discuss everything you need to know about the Reno 16 Pro, including features, specifications, availability, and expected price in Nepal. 

Oppo Reno 16 Pro Overview

Design and Display

Talking about the design, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro has a flat aluminium alloy frame with a glass front and a textured glass rear panel, offering a sleek, comfortable in-hand feel. Depending on the color variant, the phone measures up to 8.36 mm thick and weighs around 188 g.

Likewise, it comes with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings against dust and water, ensuring high durability in extreme conditions. The phone is available in Pop White and Starlight Black color options. 

Moving on to the display, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro features a larger 6.32-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel compared to the standard model. Similar to Reno 16, the display supports a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and 10-bit color depth for vibrant media consumption. The refresh rate can reach up to 144Hz in some gaming scenarios. 

Additionally, the screen can reach up to 1800 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM), making it suitable for outdoor use. For security, the phone includes an in-display fingerprint sensor along with face unlock support. 

Performance and Software

In terms of performance, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 SUPER SoC, built on a 4nm process for decent gaming and multitasking performance. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. 

On the software side, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16 out of the box. Here you can expect to receive five major OS upgrades and six years of security patches.

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Camera and Battery

For optics, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro comes with a triple rear camera setup housed in a square module, featuring a 200MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with an f/2.8 aperture that supports 3.5x optical zoom and up to 18x digital zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens for wider shots. It delivers detailed and stable images even in low-light conditions. 

On the front, the phone features a 50MP selfie camera with autofocus. Both front and rear cameras support up to 4K@60fps video recording.

Moving on to the battery, the Oppo Reno 16 Pro packs a much larger 6,700mAh battery for all-day use. It is paired with 80W wired charging. The phone also supports reverse wired charging.

Oppo Reno 16 Pro Specifications:

• Design & Build: 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.20 mm or 8.36 mm, 188g or 191g, Glass front, aluminum frame, IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K rating
• Display: 6.32-inch AMOLED,  2640×1216 pixels, 10-bit B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) brightness, 3840Hz PWM
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8550 SUPER (4nm)
• Memory: 12GB RAM; 256/512GB UFS 3.1 storage
• Software & UI: ColorsOS 16 based on Android 16
• Rear Cameras: 200MP 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, supports reverse charging

Oppo Reno 16 Pro Availability and Price in Nepal

The Oppo Reno 16 Pro is available in Thailand with a starting price of THB 26,999 for the 12/512GB model. While there is no information about its launch in the local market, if it gets announced in Nepal, one can expect the Oppo Reno 16 Pro price to be around NPR 121,599 for the base variant.