Huawei Mate 70 Air vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Huawei Mate 70 Air (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020A, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $555 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 64/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,504,969); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 70 Air
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 70 Air better?
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $600
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1504969
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1370
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4446
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 208g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 70 Air vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 19 points higher (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 70 Air — 46/100, 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 70 Air | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020A | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1504969 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 6405 | |
| Display | 7.0" LTPO OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2760 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×81.5×6.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 7.0" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 70 Air
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless charging: no data
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 70 Air and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Huawei Mate 70 Air by 51.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $45. Huawei Mate 70 Air was $45 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 70 Air (94/100 vs 38/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 70 Air is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Huawei Mate 70 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 70 Air and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 38/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 70 Air or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 70 Air over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 70 Air is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.