Nokia 8 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $699 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 29/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 188g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 64/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $699
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 54 points higher (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 6405 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 160 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nokia 8 by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (82/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (95/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (94/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 by 54 points (83/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.