Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs OPPO Reno16 (China)
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads — 96/100 vs 79/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8800 mAh vs 6700); the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,524,187 vs 2,120,347).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
OPPO Reno16 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5524187 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8800 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 Pro Max vs the OPPO Reno16 (China), the Honor Magic9 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (96/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 Pro Max | OPPO Reno16 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 5524187 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8800 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $515 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9 Pro Max
- 8800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 Pro Max and OPPO Reno16 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 160.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 (China) — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 Pro Max and the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 96/100, the OPPO Reno16 (China) — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 Pro Max or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 Pro Max over the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 (China) is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.