OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,119,714); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.9mm).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 46
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (54/100 vs 32/100).

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 Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Reno 16 Pro Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 3079298 1119714
Geekbench Single 2680 1488
Geekbench Multi 8358 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1272 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 5 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 220 g
Launch price $661
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100
3079298 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
59/100 -175.0%
1119714 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 175.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (89/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (94/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (83/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (54/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

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 Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.