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OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs Redmi Note 17 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno16 F 5G
60.6Inno Score
VS
Redmi Note 17 5G
43.3Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
55Display49.8
61.4Camera29
79.8Battery71.3
73.3Features46.7
7 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G4 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and features (+27). Redmi Note 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno16 F 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 55 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 47

Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G

  • 29% higher Peak brightness: 1,800 nits vs 1,400 nits
  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Screen size6.57 ″6.99 ″+6%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2372x10802396x1080
Pixel density397 ppi+6%376 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,400 nits1,800 nits+29%
Screen-to-body92.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergySnapdragon 4 Gen 4
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3.5 x—
Max video4K@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+525%8 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh8,000 mAh+14%
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Weight195 g+13%225 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.4 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP65
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (ColorOS 16)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus Redmi Note 17 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GRedmi Note 17 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoNo

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