ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $1376 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,290,813 vs 3,032,039); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (205g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3290813 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3211 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10106 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1376
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 67/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — 60/100, 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 ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3290813 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3211 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10106 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1376 | $661 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro leads OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) by 8.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $715. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $715 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (83/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro (59/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.