Highlights
- OPPO has increased the Reno16’s price in India by up to Rs 7,000.
- Now, after the hike, the 8GB+256GB variant price rises from Rs 66,999 to Rs 72,999 and the 12GB+256GB model now costs Rs 79,999.
- The price hike will come into effect from October 22, 2026.
OPPO has increased the prices of the Oppo Reno16 smartphone in India by up to Rs 7,000. According to reports, the price hike affects both available configurations with the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant becoming Rs 6,000 more expensive and the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant receiving a Rs 7,000 increase. Here are more details.
OPPO Reno16 New Prices in India After Price Hike
According to the reported price revision, the OPPO Reno16 is now available at higher prices for both RAM and storage configurations.
| OPPO Reno16 Variant | Old Price | New Price | Hike |
| 8GB RAM + 256GB storage | Rs 66,999 | Rs 72,999 | Rs 6,000 |
| 12GB RAM + 256GB storage | Rs 72,999 | Rs 79,999 | Rs 7,000 |
The 8GB RAM variant now costs Rs 72,999, while buyers opting for the 12GB RAM version will have to pay Rs 79,999. The revised price puts the higher configuration close to the Rs 80,000 mark.
When Will the New OPPO Reno16 Prices Take Effect?
The price hike will come into effect from October 22, 2026.
However, it is not yet confirmed whether the new prices apply uniformly across online stores, offline retailers, and OPPO’s official store. Buyers should check the applicable price with their preferred retailer before purchasing the smartphone.
Why Has the OPPO Reno16 Price Increased?
OPPO has not revealed any specific reason for the price increase of the Reno16.
OPPO Reno16 Specifications and Features
The OPPO Reno16 features a 6.32-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution of 2640 × 1216 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen also supports a 240Hz touch sampling rate, up to 1,800 nits brightness in high-brightness mode (HBM), and up to 3,600 nits local peak brightness. Other display features include 3,840Hz high-frequency PWM dimming and OPPO Crystal Guard protection.
The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 mobile platform built on a 4nm process. It comes with an Adreno 722 GPU. It has three 50-megapixel rear cameras and a 50-megapixel front camera. The rear camera setup includes:
- 50MP main camera: Uses a 1/1.95-inch Sony LYT-600 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation (OIS).
- 50MP ultra-wide camera: Features a 116-degree field of view, a 1/2.88-inch sensor, and an f/2.0 aperture.
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera: Uses a 1/2.75-inch Samsung JN5 sensor, supports 3.5x optical zoom, and includes OIS with an f/2.8 aperture.
On the front, the phone has a 50-megapixel camera with a 1/2.88-inch GC50F6 sensor and an f/2.0 aperture. Both the rear and front cameras support 4K video recording at 60fps, according to the supplied specifications.
The OPPO Reno16 packs a 6,700mAh battery and supports 80W SuperVOOC fast charging.
On the software front, the smartphone runs Android 16-based ColorOS 16. Other features include an in-display optical fingerprint sensor, an infrared sensor, USB Type-C audio, and stereo speakers.
For durability, the smartphone carries IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K ratings.
The smartphone measures 151.21 × 72.42 × 8.22mm in the violet and purple colour options, while the white variant is 8.36mm thick. The violet and purple versions weigh 182g, whereas the white version weighs 193g.
Should You Buy the OPPO Reno16 After the Price Hike?
The price increase makes the OPPO Reno16 a more expensive purchase, particularly for buyers considering the 12GB RAM variant. At Rs 79,999, it costs Rs 7,000 more than before, while the 8GB RAM version has become Rs 6,000 more expensive.
At this price point, buyers can also consider other smartphones depending on their priorities. Some of the rivals in the same price bracket include OPPO Find X9 listed at Rs 77,995, iPhone 16’s Rs 76,999 price on Amazon sale price and the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G’s is available at Rs 79,999.
For buyers looking for a different flagship experience, these alternatives are worth comparing before spending close to Rs 80,000 on the Reno16. Buyers who prefer its compact display, large battery, telephoto camera, and charging features may still consider it, but those who were planning to purchase it at the earlier price will now have to increase their budget.
