OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Vivo Y500
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300; launch prices were $661 and $345. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Vivo Y500
- Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $661
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Vivo Y500, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Vivo Y500 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Vivo Y500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Unisoc T7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8100 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $345 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y500
- 8100 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $316. Vivo Y500 was $316 cheaper at launch.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (94/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo Y500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Vivo Y500?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Vivo Y500?
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 Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.