Experience OPPO Reno16 F 5G - A smartphone with a creative toolkit that helps Gen Z keep up with trends

OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a member of the Reno16 Series smartphone line introduced in the Vietnamese market in early July 2026. I have had some time using this smartphone and right here are my experiences with OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

The machine's appearance stands out with its 3D Planetary Design

OPPO Reno16 F 5G has a 6.57-inch screen with screen borders that are thin on all four sides, specifically 1.66 mm.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G has a 6.57 inch screen with a punch-hole design and beautiful color rendering.

The border surrounding the screen is evenly thin on all four sides, specifically 1.66 mm. The phone still has a square design language with a flat beveled frame and four gently curved corners similar to the rest of the Reno16 Series.

The frame of the OPPO Reno16 F 5G is beveled flat, similar to most smartphones on the current market.

The four corners of the device are curved and the frame has a rough finish to limit fingerprints. The back is the most prominent area in the design of OPPO Reno16 F 5G. If Reno14 F 5G is the Multi-Colored Fish Tail Design, Reno15 F 5G is Meteor Shower Design, then with Reno16 F 5G, OPPO calls this 3D Planet Design with effects that change according to each viewing angle and lighting conditions. The manufacturer is also very thoughtful when attaching a transparent back cover to the product, allowing me to show off the very beautiful back design.

I like the white version of OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

With the naked eye, I can clearly see the 3D effect of the Planetary Design on the back of OPPO Reno16 F 5G. Another plus point in the design of OPPO Reno16 F 5G is that the function keys are firmly machined, with no distortion when pressing the keys.

The function keys on OPPO Reno16 F 5G do not experience filtering when I press the keys. Speaking of function keys, OPPO Reno16 F 5G is equipped with a Snap Key that helps you activate a specific function in the system settings. Specifically, quickly open the camera, switch sound modes, save content to AI Mind Space,... This is also a notable upgrade compared to its predecessor Reno15 F 5G.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G meets many dust and water resistance standards, which helps me feel secure when using the device. However, you should not be subjective but should proactively protect your phone. I do not support you intentionally dropping or immersing your device in water to test its durability!

Beautiful camera, AI photo editing tool with diverse features

Quickly sharing the camera parameters of OPPO Reno16 F 5G, the device has a cluster of 3 cameras with a 50 MP main camera, a 50 MP telephoto camera and an 8 MP super wide-angle camera. Notably, the Reno16 F 5G has a 3.5x optical zoom telephoto camera - an upgrade compared to its predecessor, the Reno15 F 5G. This helps me capture distant subjects while also framing the photo more tightly.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G owns a 3-camera system with good specifications. In particular, the device has a 50 MP telephoto camera with 3.5x optical zoom - an upgrade compared to the previous generation. One of the modes I like on the Reno16 F 5G is Pop Cam. OPPO shares that this is an optical color simulation mode that helps simulate a variety of "photo qualities" of film cameras, classic digital cameras and instant cameras. Pop Cam mode will help GenZ people easily catch trends on social networks and express their personality.

Pop Cam mode on OPPO Reno16 F 5G has a variety of film colors for you to choose from depending on your shooting needs. I think taking Pop Cam photos on the Reno16 FG 5G also solves common limitations on older digital cameras - from color deviation, lack of light stability to the ability to handle the movement of the subject in the photo.

Some photos I took in Pop Cam mode on OPPO Reno16 F 5G. OPPO Reno16 F 5G also has many AI image editing features installed by default. Among them, I really like the AI ​​Remix Collage photo editing feature. This is a tool that helps me combine still photos and short videos into animated frames, creating unique visual stories. This function reminds me of the collage photo format that many people share on Instagram.

Some photos created by the AI ​​Remix Collage function on OPPO Reno16 F 5G. Combined with AI Remix Collage is the AI ​​Popout 2.0 function that helps me highlight a subject in a collage. AI Popout 2.0 on Reno16 F 5G can pop subjects in 4 directions (top, bottom, left, right) instead of just one upward direction compared to AI Popout 1.0. This function is suitable for highlighting subjects in portraits, architecture, vehicles, landscapes, etc.

Compare normal collage (left) VS collage with AI Popout 2.0 function on Reno16 F 5G (right).

I used the AI ​​Popout 2.0 feature on OPPO Reno16 F 5G to create some fun photos. When taking photos of daily life, I find that the OPPO Reno16 F 5G camera provides good photo quality with clear details and flattering colors.

Some photos I took with OPPO Reno16 F 5G. OPPO Reno16 F 5G also has other AI features for daily photo editing such as AI Eraser, AI Portrait Shine, Perfect AI Photo Capture, Enhance Clarity, Fix Blurring,...

OPPO Reno16 F 5G is integrated with a variety of AI features to help you edit photos according to your preferences. In fact, these features have been maintained and developed throughout the Reno13 Series generation until now. The features I often use are AI Eraser, which removes excess subjects, AI Portrait Shine, which brightens the subject's skin in portrait photos, and AI Perfect Photo Capture, which fixes the subject accidentally closing their eyes while taking a photo. (operation and result)

Compare images before and after using the AI ​​Eraser function on OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

Compare images before and after using the AI ​​Portrait Shine function on OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

Compare images before and after using the Perfect AI Photography function on OPPO Reno16 F 5G. When talking about artificial intelligence features on Reno16 F 5G, we cannot help but mention the OPPO AI toolkit. Notably, AI Mind Space helps me classify, summarize and manage a lot of information (images, text, schedules) into collections intelligently and automatically.

I can access the OPPO AI toolkit in system settings and use many available AI features.

Among them, I mainly take advantage of the Mind Space feature. In addition, OPPO Reno16 F 5G also has many other features such as AI Menu Translation, AI Recording, AI Data Scanning,... turning the smartphone into a versatile AI assistant, meeting the learning and working needs of users.

Performance is good for daily tasks, 7,000 mAh battery lasts more than 1 day

I will quickly review the OPPO Reno16 F 5G configuration parameters based on information from the manufacturer:

+ Main camera: 50 MP f/1.8, 79-degree field of view, OIS anti-shake. + Super wide-angle camera: 8 MP f/2.2, 116-degree field of view. + Telephoto camera: 50 MP f/2.8, 26-degree field of view, 3.5x optical zoom.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G is equipped with Dimensity 7300-Energy chip of the MediaTek Dimensity 7000 Series. Talking about actual usage experience, I find that OPPO Reno16 F 5G can handle most daily tasks that I need in a phone smoothly. Specifically, reading news, surfing social networks, watching videos, texting, making calls, and listening to music.

I did not see any unusual problems when using daily tasks on OPPO Reno16 F 5G. Besides, I occasionally play a few matches in the game Lien Quan Mobile and OPPO Reno16 F 5G also meets this need well. I measured the average FPS when playing 1 5v5 match and 1 3v3 match in Lien Quan with a duration of more than 15 minutes. The result I obtained was 57.5. When playing Lien Quan on the device, lag rarely occurs.

This is the FPS measurement results table of Lien Quan Mobile game of OPPO Reno16 F 5G.

OPPO Reno16 F 5G can handle MOBA games with moderate graphics quality well like Lien Quan Mobile. Along with the performance factor, OPPO Reno16 F 5G also stands out in terms of battery life. The device is equipped with a large capacity 7,000 mAh battery - which is a strength maintained from its predecessor OPPO Reno15 F 5G. When used in practice with the daily tasks I mentioned above and a few Lien Quan matches, the OPPO Reno16 F 5G's battery can operate for more than 1 day.

With your usage needs, it is normal for OPPO Reno16 F 5G to be able to operate for more than 1 day. I also actually tested 3 tasks (each task for 30 minutes), playing Lien Quan game, watching YouTube videos, watching TikTok livestream so you can have more reference data about the battery life of OPPO Reno16 F 5G. Note, I will keep the device screen brightness at maximum 100%, volume 50% and do not turn on battery saving mode during the test.

Table of battery drain percentage results of OPPO Reno16 F 5G for 3 tasks including: Playing Lien Quan game, watching YouTube videos, watching TikTok livestream. After 3 tasks, the total battery percentage consumed by OPPO Reno16 F 5G is 8%. If I reduce the screen brightness from 100% to 50 - 60% (similar to the level I actually use the device), the percentage of battery loss will be lower than the battery test results. Overall, OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a phone with many highlights, but the elements I like most are the AI ​​Remix Collage and AI Pop Out 2.0 creative toolset. These two functions help me create very trendy photos and videos. Of course, the market has many 3rd party software with similar creative toolsets but why download it when the default device already has it.

For me, OPPO Reno16 F 5G is a mid-range smartphone with good quality. What impresses you about OPPO Reno16 F 5G? Please share your views in the comments section! Thank you for your interest and following the content. Thank you OPPO for accompanying me in this article. See more: