OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Vivo X21i
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 232,802); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.2mm).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Vivo X21i
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 232802
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 17/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Vivo X21i, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 17/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Vivo X21i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 232802 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3425 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 159 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | — |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Vivo X21i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Vivo X21i by 1222.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo X21i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (89/100 vs 17/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo X21i are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (94/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo X21i?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X21i — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Vivo X21i?
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 Vivo X21i?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 17/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Vivo X21i?
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 Vivo X21i is a better fit for everyday use.