Oppo Reno16 c
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The Oppo Reno16 c launched in India on 2 July 2026, went on sale on 9 July 2026 and costs ₹49,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant (launch price, 2 July 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, a 6.57-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 7,000 mAh battery with 80W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 65/100, #42 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹49,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy
- Display
- 6.57" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 7,000 mAh, 80W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69
- Weight
- —
- India launch
- 2 July 2026
- On sale in India
- 9 July 2026
Oppo Reno16 c price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/128GB | ₹46,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹49,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹55,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹49,999 | current | source | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹52,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/256GB | ₹62,999 | current | — |
Oppo Reno16 c specifications
Display
| Size | 6.57 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2372x1080 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 1,058 single-core / 2,969 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 128GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/2.0-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP, 1/3.13-inch sensor, OIS, 3.5× optical zoom |
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP, 1/4.0-inch sensor |
| Front camera | 50 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 30 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 7,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 80W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not confirmed |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Not confirmed |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | ColorOS 16 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | Not confirmed |
| Security updates promised | Not confirmed |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 65/100 | #42 of 76 | 88% |
| Camera | Camera: 51/100 | #33 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 66/100 | #43 of 47 | 85% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 85/100 | #29 of 141 | 90% |
| Charging | Charging: 78/100 | #25 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 39/100 | #53 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 50/100 | #52 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 73/100 | #76 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Durability | Durability: 100/100 | #14 of 141 | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 47/100 | #41 of 76 | 88% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹40,000–₹66,000
- Its 1,400-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 5% of the 38 other phones priced ₹40,000–₹66,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 0% of the 39 other phones priced ₹40,000–₹66,000 we track.
- Its MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (Geekbench 6 multi-core ~2,969) is faster than only 14% of the 36 other phones priced ₹40,000–₹66,000 we track.
- Its 1/2.0-inch main sensor is larger than only 3% of the 35 other phones priced ₹40,000–₹66,000 we track.
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Sources
- OPPO India Reno16c page (ColorOS 16, price 9 Sep 2026) (accessed 24 October 2026)
- ois (gap-fill search, high confidence) (accessed 24 October 2026)
Notes: Launched 2 Jul 2026 with Reno16, sale from 9 Jul. OPPO India page (current as of 9 Sep 2026) shows 8GB/128GB at Rs 49,999 (list Rs 74,999) vs Rs 46,999 at launch; a press coverage article reports Reno16c/A6 price hikes (details not seen). Weight/thickness conflict between sources (195g/8.44mm vs 197g/8.6mm) so null. Update policy conflict (5 OS + 6 security per one press coverage article; 4 OS + 6 security in press coverage tables) so null. press coverage lists IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K; kept IP68/IP69. 3.5mm jack mentioned only in one listing: left null. Display resolution stated only as FHD+, left null. Telephoto 3.5x (10x digital).
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