Nokia XR21 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nokia XR21 (2023) 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 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 592,015); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR21
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
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 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 231g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia XR21 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia XR21 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR21 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nokia XR21 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia XR21
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (82/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (95/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (94/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nokia XR21 (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 (64/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia XR21 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nokia XR21 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia XR21 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nokia XR21 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR21 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia XR21 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia XR21 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.