Honor Magic9 vs OPPO Reno16 (China)
The Honor Magic9 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic9 leads — 92/100 vs 79/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic9 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6700); the Honor Magic9 is faster in AnTuTu (4,288,382 vs 2,120,347); the OPPO Reno16 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic9
OPPO Reno16 (China)
What makes Honor Magic9 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4288382 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6700 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic9 vs the OPPO Reno16 (China), the Honor Magic9 scores 13 points higher (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 leads (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic9 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic9 | OPPO Reno16 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 4288382 | 2120347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1236x2664 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 55 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×72.3×8.5 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $515 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic9
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 55MP
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic9
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1236x2664
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic9
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic9 and OPPO Reno16 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic9 leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 102.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor Magic9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (99/100 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (86/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Honor Magic9 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic9 or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor Magic9 and the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the OPPO Reno16 (China) — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic9 or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on camera score (100/100 vs 94/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic9 or the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic9 over the OPPO Reno16 (China)?
The Honor Magic9 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.