Watch: OPPO Reno16 5G Unboxing and First Look - Proper compact size

Compact smartphones may be rare, but the OPPO Reno16 5G proves there's still a market.

Meet OPPO Reno16 5G

Measuring a handy 151.21 x 72.42 × 8.20 to 8.36 mm, it packs a 6.32‑inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and Crystal Guard protection.

The compact display with tiny bezels

This phone also has the "3D Pop Planet" back design, which features a three‑layer holographic structure that creates the illusion of a glowing, floating planet, shifting as light catches it. It’s crafted from a seamless, single‑piece unibody.

For specs, it comes with the 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 octa-core processor clocked at 2.6GHz, paired with an Adreno GPU, 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

Despite its size, the device is powered by a large 6,700mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

Cameras of the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G

Creators are also in for a treat. The phone packs a versatile triple‑camera setup: a 50MP f/1.8 main sensor with autofocus and OIS, a 50MP f/2.0 ultra‑wide lens, and a 50MP f/2.8 telephoto lens offering 3.5x zoom.

Impressively, it records up to 4K at 60fps not just on the rear cameras, but even on the selfie shooter.

Let's have a look.

Watch: OPPO Reno16 5G Unboxing and First Look - Proper compact size

OPPO Reno16 5G Specs

Display: 6.32-inch Crystal Guard protected AMOLED screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, 1.5K 2640 x 1216 resolution at 460 ppi

CPU: 2.6GHz 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno

RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5X

ROM: 256GB UFS 3.1

Back Camera: 50MP f/1.8 w/ AF, 2-axis OIS + 50MP f/2.0 116-degree ultra-wide-angle w/ AF + 50MP f/2.8 3.5x Telephoto Camera w/ 2-axis OIS + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 50MP f/2.0 100-degree w/ AF

Battery: 6,700mAh w/ USB-C 80W SUPERVOOC

OS: Android 16 w/ ColorOS 16

Connectivity: WiFi 6 2x2 MIMO, 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4 LE (SBS, AAC, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0), OTG, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BDS, dual SIM (nano)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic

Others: In-Display fingerprint sensor, IP66/IP68/69/69K dust and water resistance, stereo speakers, 2x microphones, AI X-axis linear motor, Multi-Cooling System, Colors: Pop White, Twilight Violet, Dream Purple

Dimensions: 151.21 x 72.42 x 8.20 mm (Twilight Violet, Dream Purple), 8.36 mm (Pop White)

Weight: 188 g (Twilight Violet, Dream Purple), 193 g (Pop White)

Price: PHP 59,999

Quick thoughts

The compact size is refreshing. It feels good to use another smaller phone again in a market dominated by oversized slabs. The 3D Pop Planet design is eye‑catching, though admittedly polarizing; some will love the holographic flair, but looking at it made me dizzy.

I'm genuinely excited to test the triple‑camera system and see how well the 6,700mAh battery with 80W charging holds up in real‑world use. Apart from its size, these are two areas that could make this device stand out.

My main concern, however, is the price.

With the ongoing global memory shortage driving costs crazy up, smartphones across the board have become really expensive. This model may face some level olf scrutiny if it's priced too high.