Overview
Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
The OPPO Reno 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is OPPO's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around processor of Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4, ram of 12 GB, storage of 256 GB.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Full Specifications
| Price | ₹ 67,999 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.32 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Operating System | Android v16 |
| Graphics | Adreno 722 |
| Battery | 6700 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) FOV 79°; 5P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) FOV 30°; 4P lens; AF supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) FOV 116°; 6P lens; AF supported |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) FOV 100°; 5P lens; AF supported Punch Hole |
| Resolution | 1216 x 2640 pixels |
| Model | CPH2865 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | July 02, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 72.4 x 151.2 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 188 g |
| Colors | Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet, Starry White |
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 b Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Ppi | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Crystal Guard+AMOLED |
| Features | Splash Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Expandable Ram | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Card Slot | No |
| Gprs | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3g | Yes |
| 4g | Yes |
| 5g | Yes |
| 5g Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n26/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| Volte | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0 |
| Usb | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| Usb Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Ir Blaster | Yes |
| Gps | Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3 5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| Ip Rating | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Extra Features | Cell Broadcast Service (CBS), Popout 2.0, Audio Sharing, O+ Connect, Live Space, Private Computing Cloud, OPPO Lock |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Camera Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, DOC SCANNER, Pro Video, POP, 4K video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 1080P video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 720P video: 30 fps, 4K EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 1080P EIS/OIS video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps, 1080P SLO-MO video: 120 fps, 720P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 120 fps, 4K TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps, 4K HDR video: 60 fps, 30 fps, 1080P HDR video: 60 fps, 30 fps, Supports Professional video shooting, Supports Dual-view video shooting, Supports HDR video shooting, Supports video zoom shooting: up to 3.5× optical zoom and 18× digital zoom |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Custom Ui | ColorOS 16 |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Music | Yes |
| Video | Yes |
| Fm Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Sar | 1.18 W/kg (Head) 0.9 W/kg (Body) |
| In The Box | Phone×1, Charger×1, USB Data Cable×1, SIM Ejector Tool×1, Protective Case×1, Quick Guide×1 |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Brightness | 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) |
| Ram Type | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) supported 802.11a/b/g/n supported Wi-Fi Display supported WLAN Tethering supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz supported 2×2 MIMO supported |
| Ai Features | AI Remix Collage, AI Snap Key, AI Bill Manager, AI Mind Space, AI Mind Pilot, AI Menu Translation, AI HyperBoost 3.0, AI LinkBoost 4.0, AI Menu Translation, AI Live Translation, AI Scan & AI Extract |
| Ois | Yes |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Display Dimming | 3840Hz Eye-Caring Dimming |
| Color Gamut | Standard Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Natural Mode: 100% DCI-P3 Vivid Mode: 100% DCI-P3 |
| Nfc | Not Available in Indian Variant |
| Npu | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| Esim Support | No |
| Vo5g | Yes |
Editor Verdict
4.0/5
Editorial rating
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Performance
4.5
Camera
4.0
Battery Backup
4.0
Display
4.0
Value for Money
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
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How this model stacks up against nearby options
OPPO Reno 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
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| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.32 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.39 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels | 6.39 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Graphics | Adreno 722 | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Our take: In this price band, this model leads on paper — a sensible pick, and better value refurbished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of OPPO Reno 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)?
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4. RAM: 12 GB. Storage: 256 GB. Display: 6.32 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz. Resolution: 1216 x 2640 pixels. Operating System: Android v16.
What is the display of OPPO Reno 16 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)?
6.32 inches, 1216 x 2640 pixels, 120 Hz with 1216 x 2640 pixels resolution.
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