OPPO Reno 16C vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
OPPO Reno 16C
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $799
- Better portability (57/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 80/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $799 |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OPPO Reno 16C by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. OPPO Reno 16C was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (57/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.