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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 (China)
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
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).
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
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 (China) and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
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.