OPPO Reno 16C vs Vivo iQOO 13
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16C has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6150); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 877,641).
OPPO Reno 16C
Vivo iQOO 13
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6150 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads OPPO Reno 16C by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. OPPO Reno 16C was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (80/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno 16C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.