OPPO Reno 16C vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 65/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 230g).
OPPO Reno 16C
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Lighter: 195g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $950
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16C vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 26 points higher (91/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16C | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 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 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $950 |
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared OPPO Reno 16C and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads OPPO Reno 16C by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $451. OPPO Reno 16C was $451 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (96/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Ultra (57/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C by 26 points (91/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16C and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16C has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16C or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16C over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.