Reno16 Pro 5G or Reno16 5G: which lasts longer?
Overall rating, EU class, updates, battery and protection of both smartphones side by side, from the suppliers’ entries in EPREL (as of 2 November 2026).
Result
Both have EU repairability class B; in our overall rating from eight EPREL values, the Reno16 Pro 5G scores 7.1 out of 10 and the Reno16 5G 6.8.
Both get 5 years of updates according to their suppliers; the battery is user-replaceable on both.
The battery of the Reno16 5G lasts longer per charge (63 instead of 62 hours); both are waterproof (IP68).
On overall rating and EU repairability index, the Reno16 Pro 5G is ahead; on battery life, the Reno16 5G.
All values compared
Bold is the better value where the devices differ. Grey below: the typical value across all smartphones (median, our own calculation).
| Value | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | OPPO Reno16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Overall ratingtypical 5.6 | 7.1 out of 10 | 6.8 out of 10 |
| EU classtypical 3.38 | B · index 3.87 out of 5 | B · index 3.52 out of 5 |
| Updatestypical 5 years | 5 years | 5 years |
| Battery | Replaceable | Replaceable |
| Battery lifetypical 58 h | 62 h | 63 h |
| Charge cyclestypical 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Drop resistancetypical 270 | 270 drops · class A | 270 drops · class A |
| Water protectiontypical IP68 | IP68 · waterproof | IP68 · waterproof |
| Scratch resistancetypical Level 5 | Level 4 | Level 4 |
| On the market since | 06/2026 | 06/2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
Which gets updates for longer, the Reno16 Pro 5G or the Reno16 5G?
According to the suppliers in EPREL, both get 5 years of operating system updates, counted from the end of sales.
On which can you replace the battery yourself?
According to the suppliers in EPREL, you can replace the battery yourself on both.
Which is easier to repair, the Reno16 Pro 5G or the Reno16 5G?
By EU repairability class, both are class B (index 3.87 and 3.52 out of 5). In our overall rating from eight EPREL values, the Reno16 Pro 5G is ahead with 7.1 out of 10 against 6.8 for the Reno16 5G.
Sources
Laws and regulations in their current version, linked to the source.
- EPREL, European Product Registry for Energy LabellingEuropäische Kommission · Database · 13 Oct 2026
- EPREL public data disclaimerEuropäische Kommission · Database · 13 Oct 2026
- EPREL Public API terms and conditionsEuropäische Kommission · Guidance · 3 Jun 2024
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1669 (energy labelling of smartphones and slate tablets)EUR-Lex · EU regulation · 16 Jun 2023
- German Act against Unfair Competition (UWG)Bundesministerium der Justiz · Law · 27 Sept 2026