Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 69/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 2,554,897); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 6405
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 82/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 2554897
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 229g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 14 points higher (83/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 2554897 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro by 17.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (94/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.