OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $661 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1299
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 205g
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 146.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $638. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $638 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (90/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.