Honor Play 9A vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Honor Play 9A (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 25/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 199,111); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor Play 9A doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Play 9A
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Honor Play 9A better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 188g
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Play 9A vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 58 points higher (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Play 9A | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); Magic UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Honor Play 9A
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor Play 9A
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Play 9A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Play 9A and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Honor Play 9A by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor Play 9A
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (82/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (95/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Honor Play 9A (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor Play 9A by 58 points (83/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Play 9A and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Honor Play 9A has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Play 9A or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor Play 9A over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.