Oppo's new mid-range phone is ‘one of the most beautiful phones I've ever tested,’ with excellent performance and cameras to match — but one thing stops me from giving it top marks

Oppo Reno 16 5G: two-minute review The Oppo Reno 16 5G is a stunning mid-range phone with a lush display, fantastic camera and strong performance.

If you’re looking for a phone with “summer looks” and “star vibes,” that’s exactly how Oppo is describing its new mid-range handset, which is aiming to be among the most trendy, flashy looking models on the market.

But it’s not all marketing hype — I really do think that the Oppo Reno 16 5G is a gorgeous phone.

It's slim, comes in some beautiful color options, and has a striking 3D holographic design on the reverse side, making it the ideal option for those seeking an aesthetically pleasing and stylish digital companion.

It's also lightweight and compact for those who prefer a smaller device.

Don’t be fooled, though, this thing isn’t just a pretty face.

Like all of the best phones , the Oppo Reno 16 5G offers solid performance (thanks to its Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 processor), a clean and easy-to-use UI, and a 6,000mAh battery for seamless everyday use.

Another highlight for me, though, was the camera quality on the Reno 16 5G.

It has a highly capable system of cameras, featuring a 50MP wide, ultra-wide, and selfie camera, as well as a 50MP telephoto lens.

And for a mid-range phone, this thing produces really impressive results.

The telephoto lens — which in itself isn’t always a guarantee to get at this price-point — can capture detailed, rich photos with surprisingly little compromise, and the phone is also able to capture 4K 60fps footage with its main or front camera — not bad, eh? The display, though small, is also vibrant and punchy, and finer intricacies come through nicely when watching movies or YouTube videos in full HD.

You won’t get the perfect contrast and detailing that the priciest flagships plate up, sure, but compared to rivals, the Reno 16 5G’s display is very decent indeed.

On the software side, things are pretty good — albeit slightly flawed.

ColorOS, which runs on Android 16, runs like a dream the vast majority of the time, and is both well-laid out and easy to customize.