Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $1199 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,452,754).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance 79
Display 85
Camera 83
Battery 41
Portability 43
Value for money 54
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2680

  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1452754
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 7200
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4441 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor Apple A17 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1452754 3079298
Geekbench Single 2900 2680
Geekbench Multi 7200 8358
Display 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2796x1290 2772x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4441 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 154
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 221 g
Launch price $1199 $661
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
83
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2796x1290
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • 4441 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
41
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Apple A17 Pro
72/100
1452754 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 +52.8%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
$1199
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661

Launch price difference: $538. OPPO Reno 16 Pro was $538 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (83/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 83/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.