OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $661 and $1499. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 77/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is faster in AnTuTu (3,842,882 vs 3,079,298).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $661 vs $1499
- Better camera (94/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3842882 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8358
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VIII, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 9 points higher (86/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 3842882 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | $661 | $1499 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VIII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads OPPO Reno 16 Pro by 19.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $838. OPPO Reno 16 Pro is cheaper by $838.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (94/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro edges out the Sony Xperia 1 VIII by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 69/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VIII?
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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users.