OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $661 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 329,457); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Redmi Note 8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $661
- Better portability (60/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Redmi Note 8 — 28/100; 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 Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $180 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 834.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $481. Redmi Note 8 was $481 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (89/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
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 Note 8 is a better fit for everyday use.