Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $1099 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 2,538,751); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 68

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 59
Value for money 88

What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 2725
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 8932

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 2538751
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3998 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1099

  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100; 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 17 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China): The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) 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 17 Pro OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 2538751 3032039
Geekbench Single 3895 2725
Geekbench Multi 9988 8932
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2772x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 18 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm
Weight 206 g 205 g
Launch price $1099 $661

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2538751 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
87/100 +16.3%
3032039 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 16.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

$1099

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

$661

Launch price difference: $438. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $438 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (83/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.