Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $649 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,825,719); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1555
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1825719
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $649
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro — 36/100, 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1825719 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 40.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $49. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $49 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.