ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $1299 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,135,878); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 48/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate — 30/100, 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 18GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $600 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (94/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (64/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.