Apple iPhone Air vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; estimated prices are $999 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 75/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 2,550,000).
Apple iPhone Air
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 8358
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 2550000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3149 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $661 vs $999
- Better camera (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 11 points higher (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2550000 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 6.0×None×None mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | — | |
| Price | $999 | $661 |
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone Air and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $338. OPPO Reno 16 Pro is cheaper by $338.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (94/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (83/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.