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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A96 5G
OPPO Reno16 Pro
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).
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
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A96 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A96 5G
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A96 5G and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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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.