Oppo Reno 16 Launches Across Europe and Asia — but Not Yet Africa

For African markets, the picture is less clear. TechCabal notes that the previous Reno 15 series reached South Africa on February 7, 2026, suggesting a comparable timeline could eventually apply to the Reno 16 — but nothing is official. Any naira or rand prices circulating online, the outlet cautioned, are retailer estimates rather than confirmed figures from Oppo.

Higher prices, mixed upgrades

Across nearly every region, the Reno 16 costs more than its predecessor. In the UK, the Reno 16 Pro is priced at £899, roughly £250 above the launch price of the earlier Reno 13 Pro. Leaked Indian pricing points to a start of around ₹61,999 for the base Reno 16, up to ₹15,000 more than the Reno 15. In Europe, the Pro reportedly runs about €300 higher than the Reno 15 Pro.

The hardware story is uneven. The Pro's main camera jumps to a 200MP sensor, its display refreshes at 144Hz outside China, and the build gains an aerospace-grade aluminium frame with IP69K durability. But the global Pro drops wireless charging that the China version retains, and carries a smaller battery than both its Chinese counterpart and the previous European model. The standard Reno 16 reuses the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, leaving performance largely unchanged.

What it means for African buyers

All three models ship with ColorOS 16 on Android 16, backed by a promised five years of OS updates and six years of security patches. New accessories include the magnetic Oppo Bubble viewfinder and the Enco Air 5 earbuds.

TechCabal advised prospective buyers in Nigeria and South Africa to disregard the prices currently appearing online until Oppo confirms an official launch. With rivals such as the Realme 16 Pro+ and Poco F8 Pro offering comparable hardware for less, the Reno 16's move toward flagship pricing may prove a tougher sell in cost-sensitive African markets whenever it does arrive.