Oppo Reno 16 Price Hiked in India by Up to ₹5,000: New Prices

Oppo has raised prices across the Reno 16 lineup in India, with the Reno 16 now starting at ₹66,999. The hikes range from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 depending on the model and variant. The phones launched in India in July, so the Reno 16 series has become more expensive within a few months of going on sale.

Key highlights

• ​Oppo raised the Reno 16 by a flat ₹5,000, so it now starts at ₹66,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant.
  
• Prices rose by ₹3,000 to ₹4,000, and the base 8GB + 128GB model is now ₹49,999.
• The A6s 5G and A6x 5G also got costlier, by up to ₹3,000 and ₹2,000 respectively.
• The global RAM shortage is driving the hikes, and iQOO, Redmi and Vivo have also raised prices.
• Telecomtalk reports a further round on the Reno 16c which takes its base variant to ₹52,999.

New prices

The Reno 16, which runs a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, got a flat ₹5,000 increase on both variants. The Reno 16c rose by ₹3,000 to ₹4,000. The A6s 5G and A6x 5G also got more expensive, by up to ₹3,000 and ₹2,000 respectively.

Why prices are rising

The hikes are linked to the ongoing global RAM shortage which is increasing the smartphone prices. Telecomtalk reports that other components and logistics have also become costlier. Oppo is not alone, as iQOO, Redmi and Vivo have all raised prices across segments.

Reno 16 now competes with pricier phones

At ₹66,999, the Reno 16 price increment is above the Xiaomi 17T, a similar camera-focused phone that currently sells for ₹64,999. At ₹49,999 the Reno 16c becomes one of the most expensive phones in India with a Dimensity 7300 chip, according to 91mobiles. Gizbot notes that the 12GB Reno 16 at ₹72,999 now sits close to Samsung’s Galaxy S26.

What buyers should know

Prices can vary by retailer, and bank offers may soften the increase. Check the price on Oppo India’s website or your retailer before buying.