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OPPO Reno16 F 5G review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£410RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.57 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

OPPO Reno16 F 5G Review: Compare 196 technical specifications and 5 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 69% of models
Score components

35%

7.7

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 69% of smartphones
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▲Better than 59%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components

25%

7.3

Performance

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

9.0

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

▲Better than 78%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 54% of models

7.7

Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

8.1

Average grade

20%

6.6

Popularity

Grades by review (5)
3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 54%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the OPPO Reno16 F 5G

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Reviewers praise the capable telephoto zoom and attractive design, with few complaints raised so far.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone OPPO Reno16 F 5G

Technical score
Technical score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 78% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Performance

18%

8.2

Camera

15%

7.4

Display

15%

7.3

Battery

10%

9.0

Software

10%

8.2

Connectivity

4%

6.3

Audio

3%

8.1

Design

7.7
Reviews score
7.7
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

7.8
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.5% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.5 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.5 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 51.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
?
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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What reviewers say
Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.7% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.2% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
yes
OPPO Reno16 F 5G has eSIM support. 80.2% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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Screen size
6.57 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.57 inches which is smaller than the screens of 71% of smartphones and equal to those of 1.3% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
397 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 397 ppi which is higher than that of 53.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Display type
?
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.3% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.9% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
158.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 158.2 mm which is shorter than 85.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.8% of smartphones.
Width
74.9 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.9 mm which is narrower than 71.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.4 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.4 mm which is thicker than 55.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.6% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs the average smartphone

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  • 3.5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3.5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3.5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Supports eSIM
    OPPO Reno16 F 5G supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 49.5% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 5.4 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 5.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models

    7.7

    Mark 7.8 is below the typical mark 7.9 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    8.1

    Average grade

    20%

    6.6

    Popularity

    Grades by review (5)
    3 reviews: 1 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.3
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 4.2% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.5 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 3.5 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3.5 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3.5 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports eSIM
    OPPO Reno16 F 5G supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.4 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.4 vs 5.2
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.5% higher pixel density
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (397 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    397 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 49.5% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 5.4 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    158.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.1 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.9 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.9 mm vs 76 mm
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 0.1 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.57 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 57.7% more expensive
    OPPO Reno16 F 5G is more expensive than the average smartphone (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 57.7% more expensive
    OPPO Reno16 F 5G is more expensive than the average smartphone (£410 vs £260).
    £410 vs £260
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.5% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • 0.1 inches inch smaller screen size
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.57 inches vs 6.67 inches

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Allworld Communications
≈ estimated
02/10/2026
Camera review · portrait, zoom, video and selfie tests
Verdict
OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a clear camera upgrade for portraits and zoom, though the main camera barely changed.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
manilashaker.com
≈ estimated
07/08/2026
Daily-use review · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a mid-range phone with a distinctive 3D back, long battery life and efficient performance, but 8GB RAM limits multitasking.
8.0
es.showmetech.com.br
✓ explicit
03/08/2026
Full review · Telephoto mid-range
Verdict
The OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a mid-range phone with an attractive back and long battery life, but it lacks HDR and its screen can struggle in sunlight.
8.0
fabionieddu.com
≈ estimated
25/09/2026
Hands-on review · Telephoto mid-range
Verdict
The OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a mid-range phone with a useful 3.5x telephoto lens, though its 8GB RAM and modest ultra-wide camera hold it back.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • The 3.5 x optical zoom gets you closer without losing detail.
  • The 120 Hz screen makes scrolling and games look smooth.
  • Image stabilization keeps zoomed shots steady.
  • The ultrawide lens fits groups and wide landscapes into one frame.
  • An eSIM lets you add a second line without a physical SIM.
  • 256 GB of storage leaves room for photos and apps.

What customers don't like about OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • There is no wireless charging, so a cable is needed every night.
  • There is no 3D facial recognition for unlocking the phone.
  • 8 GB of RAM leaves less room for heavy multitasking.
  • The 2.5 GHz boost clock means heavy games may need lower settings.

Verdict

A 3.5 x optical zoom is the main draw of the OPPO Reno16 F 5G, and it lets you frame distant things without a blurry crop. The 6.57 inch screen refreshes 120 times a second, so scrolling and games look smooth. Image stabilization keeps zoomed shots steady, and the ultrawide lens adds room for group photos and landscapes. Inside, the 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage handle everyday apps well, and the 4 nm chip keeps power use in check. The eSIM lets you add a second line without a physical SIM. There is no wireless charging, though, so the phone needs a cable every night. It suits someone who takes many photos at a distance and wants a smooth screen at a sensible size.

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