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.

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Vivo Y500
Performance
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 52
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $345 vs $661

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

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).

OPPO Reno 16 Pro: 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.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Vivo Y500
$345

Launch price difference: $316. Vivo Y500 was $316 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.