OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 9
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810; launch prices were $661 and $1000. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 583,956).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 583956
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 769
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1000
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 29/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (83/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 9810 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 583956 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 769 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 2960x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1000 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 427.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $339. OPPO Reno 16 Pro was $339 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (89/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (84/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (83/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Note 9?
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 Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a better fit for everyday use.