Oppo unveils its two newest smartphones in India on Thursday as the latest addition to the company's mid-range Reno lineup, weeks after their debut in China. Both devices launched with their own highlighting features.
Oppo Reno 16
Display features
The Oppo Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch (1,216×2,640 pixels) AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 120Hz, offers 460 ppi pixel density, and reaches up to 3,500-nit peak brightness.
Chipset and Battery
The Oppo Reno 16 is powered by Qualcomm's octa-core Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and packs a 6,700mAh battery, with support for 80W wired fast charging. the same as its Chinese counterpart, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage. The standard model measures 151.21×72.42×8.36mm and weighs about 193g.
Pricing and Storage
The price of the Oppo Reno 16 starts at Rs. 61,999 for the base variant, which features 8GB of RAM and 256GB of Storage. Meanwhile, the higher-end 12GB + 256GB configuration costs Rs. 67,999.
Oppo Reno 16c
Display Features
The Oppo Reno 16c is equipped with a larger 6.57-inch (1,080×2,372 pixels) AMOLED screen with 397 ppi and up to 1,400-nit peak brightness, offering the same peak refresh rate as the standard model.
Chipset and Battery
The Oppo Reno 16c debuted and is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7000 series SoC, paired with LPDDR4x RAM and the same internal Storage as the standard model. The Reno 16c features a 7,000mAh cell and supports 80W wired fast charging. The Reno 16c measures 158.16×74.92×8.58mm and weighs about 197g.
Pricing and Storage
The Oppo Reno 16c is priced at Rs. 46,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB option, while the higher-end 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB models cost Rs. 49,999 and Rs. 55,999, respectively.
Common Features and Specifications
Camera features
Both the Oppo Reno 16 and 16c get a similar camera system. The Oppo Reno 16 carries a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel primary shooter with a 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT 600 sensor and optical image stabilisation, along with a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera and a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with an 80mm-equivalent focal length.
But the Oppo Reno 16c gets an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera on the back instead of the 50-megapixel shooter on the Reno 16. Both devices feature a 50-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The tech firm claims that both handsets ship with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The Oppo Reno 16 series also supports 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, a USB Type-C port, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS for connectivity.
Colour options
Both Oppo Reno 16 and Oppo Reno 16c will be available in Starry White, Stellar Purple, and Twilight Violet colourways.
Offers and Availability
The company is offering instant cashback of 10 per cent on SBI, HDFC Bank, and other bank credit cards. Both devices are set to go on sale on July 9 via Amazon, Flipkart and the Oppo India online store.
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