Honor 500 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $380 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 500 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6700); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6700 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $600
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 2344395
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 198g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $380 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Honor 500 by 23.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Honor 500 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 500 is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Honor 500 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor 500 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.