Oppo A96 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro

The Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (), 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 49/100 (a 34-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 592,015); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 188g).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 34 points (83/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A96 5G

Performance 46
Display 91
Camera 31
Battery 39
Portability 81
Value for money —

OPPO Reno16 Pro

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

What makes Oppo A96 5G better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 188g

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 64/100)

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 91/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A96 5G vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 34 points higher (83/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (66/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

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 A96 5G OPPO Reno16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
AnTuTu 592015 3079298
Geekbench Single 905 1555
Geekbench Multi 2101 6405
Display 6.4" OLED 6.3" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1216x2640
Refresh rate 180 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6700 mAh
Charging — 80W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Dimensions 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 171 g 188 g
Launch price — $600

Camera comparison

Oppo A96 5G

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

OPPO Reno16 Pro

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

Display comparison

Oppo A96 5G

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 180 Hz
91
display

OPPO Reno16 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Oppo A96 5G

  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery

OPPO Reno16 Pro

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

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A96 5G and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A96 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 ()
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
83/100 +80.8%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo A96 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A96 5G

Price unknown

OPPO Reno16 Pro

$600

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (82/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (94/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (66/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A96 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 34 points (83/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A96 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The Oppo A96 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A96 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A96 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A96 5G over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?

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