OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $661 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,079,298).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OPPO Reno 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $892

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3079298
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2680
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8358
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

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.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Reno 16 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3079298 3942923
Geekbench Single 2680 3640
Geekbench Multi 8358 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1272 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 224 g
Launch price $661 $892
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100
3079298 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +21.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OPPO Reno 16 Pro by 21.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $231. OPPO Reno 16 Pro was $231 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OPPO Reno 16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.