Oppo began selling the Reno 16 series in India last week, marking the commercial debut of its latest premium mid-range smartphones alongside an unusual new accessory – the Oppo Bubble, a smart camera companion designed to enhance mobile photography. The launch follows Oppo’s experiential Reno Land campaign, an interactive event series held in Mumbai and Bengaluru, where consumers explored the company’s latest AI features and connected ecosystem through themed experience zones.
Unlike traditional product launches, Reno Land focused on hands-on experiences rather than stage presentations. Visitors walked through interactive spaces such as Fit Check Alley, Pop Cam Studio, AI Remix Collage Café, Bubble Wrap, and the IoT Zone, each showcasing different capabilities of the Reno 16 lineup, including AI-powered imaging and content creation features.
Oppo Reno 16 series price in India, offers
The Oppo Reno 16 started at Rs. 61,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the 12GB + 256GB model was priced at Rs. 67,999. The Reno 16c started at Rs. 46,999 for the 8GB + 128GB version, Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB + 256GB option, and Rs. 55,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
As part of its launch offers, Oppo offered up to 10 percent instant cashback on eligible SBI, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank credit cards, along with selected UPI transactions. Buyers could also avail of zero-down-payment EMI plans for up to 18 months, an exchange bonus of up to Rs. 5,000, and 180 days of complimentary screen damage protection.
The new Oppo Bubble smart camera companion carried a price tag of Rs. 7,999. Customers purchasing it alongside the Reno 16 series could choose between an 18-month zero-down-payment plan or a 10 percent instant cashback offer. Oppo also offered the Enco Buds 3 Pro+ at a 50 percent discount with every Reno 16 series purchase.
The smartphones and the Bubble accessory became available through Amazon, Flipkart, the Oppo E-store, and authorised offline retail outlets.
Oppo Reno 16 series specifications
The two smartphones shared several flagship-inspired features while targeting different price points.
The Oppo Reno 16 featured a 6.32-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 3,500 nits of peak brightness. The Reno 16c, meanwhile, offered a larger 6.57-inch AMOLED panel with the same refresh rate but a lower 1,400 nits peak brightness.
Under the hood, the Reno 16 was powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Reno 16c used MediaTek’s Dimensity 7300 processor with LPDDR4X RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. Both smartphones shipped with ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.
Photography remained a key focus for the Reno lineup. Both models packed a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary camera with optical image stabilisation alongside a 50-megapixel telephoto camera. The key difference came in the ultrawide camera, with the Reno 16 featuring a 50-megapixel sensor, while the Reno 16c included an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera. Both devices also sported a 50-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.
Battery capacity differed between the two models. The Reno 16 packed a 6,700mAh battery, while the Reno 16c featured a larger 7,000mAh unit. Both supported 80W wired fast charging.
Other features included 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, USB Type-C, GPS, dual-SIM support, in-display fingerprint scanners, face unlock, and IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings for dust and water resistance.
The newly launched Oppo Bubble featured a 1.73-inch AMOLED preview display, magnetic attachment support, wireless remote functionality, and an IP54-rated dust- and splash-resistant build, giving users an additional tool for framing shots and capturing content remotely.
