Apple iPhone Air 2 vs OPPO Reno16
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads — 81/100 vs 74/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 2,078,850); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
OPPO Reno16
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 4106
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the OPPO Reno16, the Apple iPhone Air 2 scores 7 points higher (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $470 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 2 leads OPPO Reno16 by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the OPPO Reno16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 edges out the OPPO Reno16 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the OPPO Reno16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the OPPO Reno16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the OPPO Reno16?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.