Google Pixel 9 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $799 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 69/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,561,427).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

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

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?

  • Lighter: 198g vs 205g

  • Overall rating 69/100

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $799

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 18 points higher (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9 — 52/100, 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
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 Google Pixel 9 OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1561427 3032039
Geekbench Single 1850 2725
Geekbench Multi 4900 8932
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2772x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 143 —
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm
Weight 198 g 205 g
Launch price $799 $661

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
87/100 +48.5%
3032039 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Google Pixel 9 by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

$661

Launch price difference: $138. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $138 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (90/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (94/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (83/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Google Pixel 9 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 75/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active 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.