OPPO Reno 16C vs Vivo X300 Pro
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16C has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,258,010 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).
OPPO Reno 16C
Vivo X300 Pro
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $899
- Better portability (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3258010 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 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 Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3258010 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $899 |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads OPPO Reno 16C by 73.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. OPPO Reno 16C was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (96/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.