OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Redmi 17C
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra; launch prices were $661 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 358,383); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Redmi 17C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $661
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Redmi 17C, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Redmi 17C — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $100 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Redmi 17C by 759.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $561. Redmi 17C was $561 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Redmi 17C?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi 17C — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi 17C?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Redmi 17C?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use.