OPPO Reno16 5G vs Xiaomi 15
The short answer
- OPPO Reno16 5G has the bigger battery: 6,700 mAh against 5,240.
- Xiaomi 15 charges faster, at 90 W against 80.
- OPPO Reno16 5G is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 61,999 against INR 64,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 OPPO Reno16 5G
₹61,999launch price · Jul 2026
|
Xiaomi 15 ₹64,999launch price · Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Lower half ₹50–70k | Top quarter ₹50–70k |
| Spec index | 8.3 / 10 | 9.0 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Display | 6.32 inches (16.05 cm) | 6.36 inches (16.15 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | July 2, 2026 (Official) | March 11, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | ColorOS 16 | Xiaomi HyperOS 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | Octa core (2.8 GHz, Single core, Cortex A720 + 2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A720 + 1.84 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A520) | Octa core (4.32 GHz, Dual core, Oryon Phoenix L + 3.53 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon Phoenix M) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 722 (1150 MHz) | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.32 inches (16.05 cm) | 6.36 inches (16.15 cm) |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 px (FHD+) | 1200x2670 px (1.5K) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.34 % | 89.93 % |
| Screen Protection | OPPO Crystal Guard | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) | 3200 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10+ | Yes, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz (LTPO, 1-120 Hz adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 151.21 mm | 152.3 mm |
| Width | 72.42 mm | 71.2 mm |
| Thickness | 8.22 mm (Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple) 8.36 mm (Starry White) | 8.08 mm |
| Weight | 182 grams (Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple) 193 grams (Starry White) | 191 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Aluminium alloy | Frame: Aluminium Back: Glass |
| Colours | Starry White, Twilight Violet, Stellar Purple | Black, White, Green |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP69K | Yes, IP68 |
| Ruggedness | Dust and water resistant (IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K rated) | — |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.95" sensor size, 79 degree field of view, OIS) 50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (116 degree field of view) 50 MP f/2.8, Telephoto Camera (3.5x Optical Zoom, OIS) | 50 MP f/1.62, 23mm, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.31" Light Fusion 900 sensor, Hyper OIS) 50 MP f/2.2, 14mm, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (115 degree field of view) 50 MP f/2.0, 60mm, Floating Telephoto Camera (2.6x Optical Zoom) |
| Sensor | Sony LYT-600 (Primary), Samsung JN5 (Telephoto) | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Camera Features | 3.5 x Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus | Leica Summilux optics 2.6 x Optical Zoom 60 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | 4K HDR video on all three rear cameras OIS and EIS stabilisation Time-lapse | Slo-motion Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit LOG video |
| Settings | — | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | — | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Mode Leica Authentic and Leica Vibrant looks |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (100 degree field of view) | 32 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6700 mAh | 5240 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion (Silicon-Carbon) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 80W | Yes, Fast, 90W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | n1 / n3 / n5 / n8 / n26 / n28B / n38 / n40 / n41 / n48 / n66 / n77 / n78 (SA and NSA) | — |
| 4G Bands | FD-LTE band 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 19 / 26 / 28B / 66 TD-LTE band 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 | — |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA band 1 / 4 / 5 / 8 | — |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 MHz | — |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.182 W/kg, Body: 0.897 W/kg | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Infrared Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Bluetooth audio codecs: SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5.0 | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | Ultrasonic |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Infrared remote | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer |