Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 592,015); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 9 SE 5G better?
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 9 SE 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, EMUI 12, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.6×7.9 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei nova 9 SE 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (95/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G (66/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Huawei nova 9 SE 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 9 SE 5G over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.