The OPPO Reno16 5G is a compact upper mid-range phone. OPPO announced it for global markets on June 25, 2026. Sales in the UK and Europe started on July 3. In Europe, it costs €899 for the 8 GB + 512 GB model, while the UK price is £699. It is not sold in the US.
Design and display
The Reno16 5G has a 6.32-inch AMOLED screen with a 2640 x 1216 resolution and 460 ppi. The refresh rate goes up to 120 Hz. OPPO lists 1,800 nits in high brightness mode, and reviews report a peak of 3,600 nits. Crystal Guard glass covers the display.
The body uses an aluminum frame and a glass back. The Pop White version has a 3D planet effect under the back glass, which OPPO calls HoloVerse 3D. The phone measures 151.21 x 72.42 x 8.36 mm and weighs about 188 g in Pop White. It is rated IP68 and IP69K for dust and water. A new Snap Key on the left side can launch a chosen feature.
Performance
Inside is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, built on a 4 nm process. It pairs with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 3.1 storage. Europe gets one version with 8 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage. Other markets also sell 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB models. There is no microSD slot.
Cameras
The rear has three 50 MP cameras. The main camera has an f/1.8 lens and optical stabilization. The 3.5x telephoto camera also has optical stabilization, and the ultrawide covers a 116-degree view. The 50 MP front camera has autofocus. Both the front and rear cameras record 4K video at up to 60 fps.
Battery and charging
The UK and European model has a 6,000 mAh battery. The global model listed on OPPO’s global site has 6,700 mAh. Wired charging reaches 80 W with SUPERVOOC. There is no wireless charging. In the UK, the box does not include a charger.
Software and updates
The phone ships with ColorOS 16 based on Android 16. OPPO promises five major OS updates and six years of security patches. Extra features include an IR blaster, stereo speakers, NFC, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4.
Should you buy the Reno16 5G?
The Reno16 5G suits buyers who want a smaller phone with a telephoto camera and strong water resistance. The long update promise is another plus. However, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is a mid-range chip for this price. Buyers who want wireless charging should look elsewhere. In Europe, the Reno16 Pro 5G adds a 200 MP main camera and a faster chip.
