OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $661 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 514,398); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $661
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Redmi Note 9S — 40/100; 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 9S (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5020 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 | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $200 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 498.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $461. Redmi Note 9S was $461 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
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 9S is a better fit for everyday use.