OPPO Reno16 (China) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OPPO Reno16 (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $515 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,120,347); the OPPO Reno16 (China) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 (China)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OPPO Reno16 (China) better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $515 vs $840
- Better camera (94/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2120347
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 (China) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) leads (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 (China) — 78/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 (China) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2120347 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $515 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 (China)
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 (China) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OPPO Reno16 (China) by 61.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $325. OPPO Reno16 (China) was $325 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (100/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (94/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (China) (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 (China) notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The OPPO Reno16 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 (China) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
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 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 (China) over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Reno16 (China) is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.