OPPO Reno 16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $515 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno 16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
OPPO Reno 16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $515 vs $799
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 — 82/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (99/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $515 | $799 |
OPPO Reno 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OPPO Reno 16 by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $284. OPPO Reno 16 was $284 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (99/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (62/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno 16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.