Oppo Reno 16T Is More Expensive Than Reno 16 Despite Similar Specs

Oppo has launched the Reno 16T in China, featuring a compact AMOLED screen, a large battery, a Dimensity 8-series processor, and a triple-camera setup.

Design and Display

The Oppo Reno 16T comes with a 6.32-inch flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 × 1216 pixels.

• 120Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling

• 460 PPI pixel density

• Supports 1.07 billion colors

• Up to 240Hz touch sampling rate

• Up to 1,800 nits global peak brightness according to official specifications

• Around 8.36mm thick and weighs up to 191g

• Available in Heartbeat, Galaxy Purple, and Moonlight Black

• IP68 and IP69K dust and water resistance

Performance and Software

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super chipset.

• 12GB or 16GB RAM

• Up to 512GB storage

• UFS 3.1 storage

• ColorOS 16.0

• Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, and USB Type-C

• Supports dual nano-SIM

• In-display fingerprint sensor

• AI Plus key for quick access to Mind Space

Cameras

The Reno 16T has a triple rear camera system:

• 200MP main camera with OIS

• 50MP ultrawide camera with a 116° field of view

• 50MP telephoto camera with OIS

• Up to 3.5x optical zoom and 120x digital zoom

• 50MP autofocus selfie camera

• Supports 4K video at 60fps, HDR video, and dual-view video

Battery and Price

The phone packs a 6,700mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging through both SuperVOOC and UFCS.

In China, the Reno 16T starts at 3,699 yuan (around $550) for the 12GB + 256GB model.

Interestingly, the Reno 16T is very similar to the Reno 16 already available in China. However, the Reno 16T costs 200 yuan more and is mainly aimed at offline retail stores.

Oppo Reno 16T Specifications