Apple iPhone 16 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro

The Apple iPhone 16 (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $799 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 68/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 3561); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 188g).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 16

Performance 84
Display 61
Camera 78
Battery 24
Portability 79
Value for money 50

OPPO Reno16 Pro

Performance 82
Display 95
Camera 94
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Apple iPhone 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7700 vs 6405
  • Lighter: 170g vs 188g

  • Higher performance (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1972476
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 3561 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $799

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 15 points higher (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 — 50/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (66/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Apple iPhone 16: The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
OPPO Reno16 Pro: The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 OPPO Reno16 Pro
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
AnTuTu 1972476 3079298
Geekbench Single 3100 1555
Geekbench Multi 7700 6405
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1216x2640
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3561 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 147 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 18 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 170 g 188 g
Launch price $799 $600

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 16

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
78
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 16

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
95
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 16

  • 3561 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 25W
24
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 16 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 16 Apple A18
68/100
1972476 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
83/100 +35.9%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 by 35.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 16

$799

OPPO Reno16 Pro

$600

Launch price difference: $199. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $199 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (95/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (94/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 (66/100 vs 24/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.