OPPO Reno16 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 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 2,120,347); the OPPO Reno16 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OPPO Reno16 (China)

Performance 77
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 78

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $515 vs $799

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2120347
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
  • 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)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno16 (China) 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 Reno16 (China) leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 (China) — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (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 Reno16 (China) 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 Reno16 (China) (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).

OPPO Reno16 (China): The OPPO Reno16 (China) is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OPPO Reno16 (China) Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2120347 4602290
Geekbench Single 1555 3639
Geekbench Multi 6405 11047
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 188 g 227 g
Launch price $515 $799

Camera comparison

OPPO Reno16 (China)

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

OPPO Reno16 (China)

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

OPPO Reno16 (China)

  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno16 (China) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno16 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super
79/100
2120347 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +53.9%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OPPO Reno16 (China)

$515

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

Launch price difference: $284. OPPO Reno16 (China) was $284 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (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 Reno16 (China) 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 Reno16 (China) (92/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 (China) and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 77/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 (China) over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 (China) 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.