Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs OPPO Reno16
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $649 and $470. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6700); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,678,468 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
OPPO Reno16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4678468 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $649
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro vs the OPPO Reno16, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro — 74/100, OPPO Reno16 — 72/100; 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 Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro | OPPO Reno16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 4678468 | 2078850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX8 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $470 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and OPPO Reno16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads OPPO Reno16 by 125.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. OPPO Reno16 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (64/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro edges out the OPPO Reno16 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro and the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the OPPO Reno16 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OPPO Reno16?
The OPPO Reno16 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro or the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro over the OPPO Reno16?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.