OPPO has officially teased the launch of its new Reno 16 smartphone series in India. The announcement comes shortly after multiple leaks and news about the Reno 16 series global debut in Malaysia and Indonesia. OPPO has yet to reveal the launch date of the Reno 16 series in India. According to the teaser image, OPPO is also launching the Reno 16c and the Bubble accessory in India. The OPPO Enco Air 5 is also part of the teaser, and its India launch has already been confirmed.
OPPO Reno 16 series India launch
OPPO has teased the Reno 16 series India launch through a dedicated microsite on the official website. The lineup is also confirmed to be sold through Amazon India. As part of the launch campaign, OPPO is offering a privilege pack for Rs 9, which gets you three coupons: Rs 800 off for exchange, Rs 1,000 discount for the OPPO Pad SE, one OPPO Enco Buds 3 Pro, and a Reno 16 series phone case.
The teaser image also confirms the OPPO Bubble, which is a customisable circular display designed to attach magnetically to the back of the phone. It lets users capture selfies using the phone’s rear camera setup while displaying a live preview on its round screen. This accessory appears quite useful rather than a gimmick, and could appeal highly to selfie lovers.
OPPO Reno 16, Reno 16c specifications
OPPO has revealed key details about the Reno 16 and Reno 16c ahead of the India launch. The Reno 16 series will launch in Starry White, Twilight Violet, and Stellar Purple colour variants. The new Reno smartphones feature an all-new 3D Pop Planet Design on the Starry White variant, with OPPO’s exclusive HoloVerse 3D Technology. The Reno 16 series also debuts the AI Snap Key, similar to the AI Plus Key on OnePlus phones. It will save content to Mind Space, where all relevant information will be organised.
The Reno 16 features a 6.32-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits of peak brightness. The Reno 16c gets a bigger 6.57-inch display with the same specs but a slightly lower brightness level of 1,400 nits. Both phones are also launching with IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K certifications, an aerospace-grade aluminium frame, along with splash touch and glove touch technology.
The Reno 16c could be a decent choice for a capable mid-range phone with versatile cameras, dependable performance, and a sizeable battery. For those who can stretch their budget or prefer a more compact phone, the Reno 16 would be a better pick. However, since the Reno 15 series launched only this year, buyers should compare and see which model gives the best value.
