Google Pixel 10a vs OPPO Reno16c 5G
Key differences
- The OPPO Reno16c 5G launched ₹3,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 10a (₹46,999 vs ₹49,999).
- The OPPO Reno16c 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000mAh against 5,100mAh.
- Only the OPPO Reno16c 5G has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | OPPO Reno16c 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Brand | Google Pixel | OPPO |
| Model | Pixel 10a | Reno16c 5G |
| India launch date | 18 February 2026 | 2 July 2026 |
| First sale | 6 March 2026 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹49,999 | From ₹46,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | Actua pOLED, 1080x2424, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 6.57", AMOLED, 2372x1080, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Crystal Guard |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide | 8MP ultrawide + 50MP main + 50MP telephoto |
| Front camera | 13MP | 50MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | 4K@30 |
| Front video | 4K@30 | 4K@30 |
| Battery | 5,100mAh | 7,000mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 80W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Operating system | Android 16 | ColorOS 16.0 |
| OS updates promised | 7 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | Not published |
| Weight | 183 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 9 mm | Not published |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | optical in-display |
| Colours | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
Google Pixel 10a or OPPO Reno16c 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 10a is ahead, 8.8/10 against 7.7/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The OPPO Reno16c 5G launched ₹3,000 cheaper than the Google Pixel 10a (₹46,999 vs ₹49,999). The OPPO Reno16c 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000mAh against 5,100mAh.