OPPO Reno 16C vs Realme Neo8
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 65/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).
OPPO Reno 16C
Realme Neo8
- Lighter: 195g vs 215g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2903 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 12 points higher (77/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2903 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9602 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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, Realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme Neo8
- 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 Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads OPPO Reno 16C by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 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 OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno 16C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Realme Neo8?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme Neo8?
The OPPO Reno 16C leads on camera score (64/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Realme Neo8?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.