Lava Play Ultra vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $175 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 877,641).
Lava Play Ultra
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $661
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 76/100, OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 8358 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | $661 |
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Lava Play Ultra and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Lava Play Ultra by 71.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $486. Lava Play Ultra was $486 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (71/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.