Oppo A97 5G vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 41/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 569,913); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Oppo A97 5G better?
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A97 5G vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 42 points higher (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (94/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A97 5G | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A97 5G and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo A97 5G by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A97 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (82/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (95/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (94/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 42 points (83/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A97 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.