OPPO Reno 15 vs OPPO Reno16
The OPPO Reno 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $350 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 leads — 74/100 vs 63/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6500); the OPPO Reno16 is faster in AnTuTu (2,078,850 vs 1,394,716).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 15
OPPO Reno16
What makes OPPO Reno 15 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $470
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2078850 vs 1394716
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno 15 vs the OPPO Reno16, the OPPO Reno16 scores 11 points higher (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 15 — 60/100, OPPO Reno16 — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno 15 | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1394716 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $470 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 15
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno 15 and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 leads OPPO Reno 15 by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. OPPO Reno 15 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 15 (81/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15 is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 15 or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 15 and the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno 15 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 15 or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 15 or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on performance (71/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 15 over the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.