Introduction and specs
It’s time for the bi-annual Oppo Reno refresh, and this June, we are getting the Reno16 and Reno16 Pro, along with the Reno16 F and Reno16 FS. The subject of this review, however, is the Pro model, which sits on top of the lineup and offers a minor refresh over its predecessor. So don’t expect a generational upgrade.
Anyway, the Reno16 Pro feels more refined in a way, primarily feature-wise. For instance, the new Reno16 Pro features an additional hardware button called AI Snap Key, which can be remapped to your liking. It also adds a handful of new AI features and new camera functionalities that were not present in the Reno15 series.
The smartphone also gets a new chipset, while the display’s refresh rate is bumped up to 144Hz and the battery gains a few hundred milliamps. Then again, if you are situated in Europe, the Reno16 Pro’s battery capacity is actually lower than the Reno15 Pro’s – 6,000 mAh, down from 6,200 mAh.
Oppo Reno16 Pro specs at a glance:
- Body: 151.2×72.4×8.2mm, 188g; Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or composite plastic back; IP68/IP69K dust-tight and water-resistant (high-pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min).
- Display: 6.32″ AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 3840Hz PWM, HDR10+, 600 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak), 1216x2640px resolution, 19.54:9 aspect ratio, 460ppi.
- Chipset: Mediatek Dimensity 8550 Super (4 nm).
- Memory: 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM; UFS 3.1.
- OS/Software: Android 16, ColorOS 16.
- Rear camera: Wide (main): 200 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56″, 0.5µm, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.8, 80mm, 1/2.75″, 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom; Ultra wide angle: 50 MP, f/2.0, 16mm, 116˚, 1/2.88″, 0.61µm, AF.
- Front camera: 50 MP, f/2.0, 18mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75″, 0.64µm, AF.
- Video capture: Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR.
- Battery: 6700mAh (6,000 mAh in Europe); 80W wired, 44/80W UFCS, 55W PPS, 13.5W PD, 100% in 57 min, Reverse wired.
- Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6; BT 5.4, aptX HD, LHDC 5; NFC; Infrared port.
- Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers.
But what about the regular Reno16? What does the Pro have that the non-Pro doesn’t? Again, it’s the higher refresh rate at 144Hz instead of 120Hz, it’s the better main 200MP camera, it’s the more powerful SoC, and it’s the bigger battery (in some markets).
Still, the minor bumps in the specs, along with the iPhone-level build quality and feel, make the Reno16 Pro seem like a decent refresh for the second half of 2026. What’s usually holding the Reno series back at launch is the hefty initial price. Let’s see if it’s justified this time around.
Unboxing the Oppo Reno16 Pro
We received the global version of the Oppo Reno16 Pro, so the retail package contained not only the user manuals and the USB-A to USB-C cable, but also the appropriate 80W SuperVOOC charger. The European box, for example, skips the charger, so you will have to buy one separately.
The device also comes with a transparent silicone case so you don’t conceal the cool design.
