OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $661 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-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 1,135,878); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
Sony Xperia Pro-I
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1135878
- 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
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1799
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Sony Xperia Pro-I better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 8/100; 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 Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1135878 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 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 | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1799 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Sony Xperia Pro-I by 166.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1138. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $1138 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (94/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (83/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (59/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
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 Pro-I is a better fit for active users.