Oppo A53s vs OPPO Reno16 Pro

The Oppo A53s (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, 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 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 251,428); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A53s doesn't.

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A53s

Performance 18
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money —

OPPO Reno16 Pro

Performance 82
Display 95
Camera 94
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Oppo A53s better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 188g

  • Overall rating 26/100

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 251428
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 272
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 992
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A53s vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

OPPO Reno16 Pro: The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A53s OPPO Reno16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
AnTuTu 251428 3079298
Geekbench Single 272 1555
Geekbench Multi 992 6405
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2640
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10, ColorOS 7.2 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 163.9×75.1×8.4 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g 188 g
Launch price — $600

Camera comparison

Oppo A53s

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A53s

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
95
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A53s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A53s and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A53s Qualcomm Snapdragon 460
26/100
251428 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
83/100 +91.8%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo A53s by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A53s

Price unknown

OPPO Reno16 Pro

$600

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (82/100 vs 18/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (95/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s (94/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A53s (66/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo A53s are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A53s or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A53s by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A53s and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The Oppo A53s has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A53s or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A53s or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 18/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A53s over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.