OPPO Reno 16C vs Realme GT 8
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 65/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 877,641).
OPPO Reno 16C
Realme GT 8
- Lighter: 195g vs 209g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 15 points higher (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100, Realme GT 8 — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (98/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $350 |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads OPPO Reno 16C by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT 8 was $149 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (98/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno 16C — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Realme GT 8?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme GT 8?
The OPPO Reno 16C leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Realme GT 8?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.