OPPO Reno 16 F vs Realme V21
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 F (2026) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 F leads — 44/100 vs 10/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 F has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 F has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.
OPPO Reno 16 F
Realme V21
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Overall rating 10/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 F vs the Realme V21, the OPPO Reno 16 F scores 34 points higher (44/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F leads (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F leads (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 F | Realme V21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | — | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.5×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Price | $480 | — |
OPPO Reno 16 F
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme V21
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno 16 F
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme V21
- 6.6" TFT
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Reno 16 F
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme V21
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F and the Realme V21 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (62/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F notably outperforms the Realme V21 (65/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 F notably outperforms the Realme V21 (77/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 F or the Realme V21?
The OPPO Reno 16 F significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 34 points (44/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 F and the Realme V21?
The OPPO Reno 16 F has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 F or the Realme V21?
The OPPO Reno 16 F leads on camera score (62/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 F over the Realme V21?
The OPPO Reno 16 F is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.