OPPO Reno 16 series to Launch in China on May 25; Pre-Orders Open With Multiple Purchase Benefits

Oppo has confirmed that the Reno 16 series will be officially unveiled in China on May 25 at 18:00 local time. Ahead of the launch, the company has already opened pre-orders through its official online store in China.

The upcoming lineup will be offered in five storage configurations: 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB, 16GB + 256GB, 16GB + 512GB, and 16GB + 1TB. OPPO has also confirmed three color options for the series, namely Heartbeat, Galaxy Purple, and Moonlight Night Dark.

Customers who pre-order the devices in China can receive a “Star Power Benefits Package” worth CNY 278, along with several additional purchase incentives and after-sales privileges.

According to listings on OPPO’s official Chinese store, the pre-order benefits include up to 24-month interest-free installment plans, although this offer will not apply alongside national subsidy programs. Students purchasing the device can also receive a complimentary 20W power bank.

Other promotional offers include trade-in subsidies of up to CNY 1,200, with extra support available for students and OPPO Gold, Silver, and Diamond members. Buyers can also access free personalized engraving services, a 180-day exchange-only warranty exclusive to Black Card members, and limited-time rewards worth up to CNY 60 for sharing their order.

OPPO is additionally offering a 50% discount on a two-year screen damage protection plan, while buyers can add a two-year battery protection package for CNY 29.9.

The company has yet to reveal the official pricing and complete specifications of each storage variant. Those details are expected to be announced during the launch event on May 25. Availability outside China also remains unconfirmed, including release plans for markets such as India and the Philippines.

Tipped Specifications and India Launch Details Surface Ahead of Announcement

Meanwhile, verified tipster Debayan Roy shared additional details about the series on X ahead of the launch.

According to the tipster, the standard OPPO Reno 16 may feature a 6.32-inch 1.5K 120Hz flat OLED display and a MediaTek Dimensity 8550 chipset and expected to deliver better performance than the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 found in the Oppo Reno 15. The device is also said to include a 6,700mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging.

The higher-end OPPO Reno 16 Pro is rumored to come with a larger 6.78-inch 1.5K 120Hz flat OLED display and a Dimensity 9500s processor, an upgrade from the Dimensity 8450 used in the Oppo Reno 15 Pro. It will also include a 7,000mAh battery, along with support for 80W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.

The leak also claims that both models could feature a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 200-megapixel HP5 main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with OIS. Additional rumored features include a metal frame, IP69 rating, and a customizable “Plus Key.”

For India, the tipster suggested that the Reno 16 lineup may launch between June and July, potentially including the Reno 16C, Reno 16, Reno 16 Pro Mini, and Reno 16 Pro models. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro with model number CPH2863 was also reportedly spotted on BIS certification in India.

The leak further mentioned that the Reno 16 series could introduce a new “Snap Key” feature, said to function similarly to the “Plus Key” found on recent smartphones.