OnePlus 9 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $729 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,157,244).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $729
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $600 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads OnePlus 9 by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $129. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $129 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (94/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (66/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 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.