Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $649 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,825,719).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 80
Camera 35
Battery 60
Portability 33
Value for money 34
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $661

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1825719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 34/100, 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1825719 3079298
Geekbench Single 2004 2680
Geekbench Multi 5311 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 2772x1272
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 228 g
Launch price $649 $661
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
61/100
1825719 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 +40.7%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
$649
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661

Launch price difference: $12. Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro was $12 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (83/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (54/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.