Oppo Reno 16 series is all set to launch in India tomorrow, 2 July and will be available on Amazon India as well as other online and offline retailers. The Reno 16 series includes two phones, the Reno 16 and the Reno 16c, alongside a new magnetic camera accessory called the Oppo Bubble. Oppo has confirmed several key specifications ahead of launch, though pricing remains officially under wraps for obvious reasons. Having said that, here is what to expect from the Oppo Reno 16 series launch tomorrow.
Oppo has confirmed the Reno 16 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 which is the same chipset used in the Reno 15, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It features a 6.32-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits peak brightness. The confirmed camera details include a triple 50MP setup covering wide, ultrawide and telephoto at 3.5x optical zoom on the rear and a 50MP front camera. All three rear cameras support 4K 60fps HDR video recording. The phone carries IP66, IP68, IP69 and IP69K certifications. Previous leaked specifications point to a 6,700mAh battery with 80W charging, though Oppo hasn’t officially confirmed these figures.
The Reno 16c is the more affordable option in the lineup and is built around a larger 6.57-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits peak brightness. Oppo has not confirmed its chipset, but global variants suggest the Dimensity 7300-Energy and previous leaks point to a 7,000mAh battery with 80W charging, giving it an edge over the Reno 16 when it comes to battery life. Like the Reno 16, it also has the IP certification stack, an aerospace-grade aluminium frame and the AI Snap Key.
The Bubble is a magnetic accessory with a 1.73-inch AMOLED display that attaches to the back of compatible Oppo phones. It functions as a wireless viewfinder and remote shutter, letting users frame selfies through the rear cameras with up to 10m of Bluetooth range. It carries IP54 protection and a 550mAh battery.
The Reno 16 is expected at Rs 59,999 and the Reno 16c at Rs 49,999, as per the latest leaks. If accurate, both represent meaningful price jumps over their predecessors: the Reno 15 launched at Rs 45,999 and the Reno 15c at Rs 34,999. The component cost pressures hitting the wider industry likely explain at least part of that increase.