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OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs TECNO POVA Slim 5G

WINNER
OPPO Reno16 F 5G
60.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
46.7Performance21.8
55Display79.4
61.4Camera30.1
79.8Battery54
73.3Features44
4 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G

InnoReviews verdict

OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and features (+29). TECNO POVA Slim 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 22
  • Stronger camera score: 61 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
  • 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 55
  • 221% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,400 nits
  • 30% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.4 mm
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 20% lower weight: 156 g vs 195 g

Display

Display comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Screen size6.57 ″6.78 ″+3%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution2372x10801224x2720
Pixel density397 ppi440 ppi+11%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,400 nits4,500 nits+221%
Screen-to-body92.8 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
ChipsetDimensity 7300-EnergyMediaTek Dimensity 6400
Geekbench 6 (single)—658Bottom 11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,813Bottom 11%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom3.5 x—
Max video4K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera50 MP+285%13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+36%5,160 mAh
Wired charging80 W+78%45 W

Design

Design comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Weight195 g156 g+20%
Thickness8.4 mm6 mm+30%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (ColorOS 16)HiOS 15 (Android 15)
OS update pledge—1 years

Audio

Audio comparison: OPPO Reno16 F 5G versus TECNO POVA Slim 5G
SpecOPPO Reno16 F 5GTECNO POVA Slim 5G
Stereo speakers—No
3.5mm jackNoNo

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