Honor 500 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $380 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 198g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $661
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 6649
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $661 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Honor 500 by 22.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Honor 500 was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (62/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. 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.