OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Oppo Reno8 5G
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 56/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 954,090).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Oppo Reno8 5G
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 188g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Oppo Reno8 5G, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 27 points higher (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (66/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Oppo Reno8 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 112 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Oppo Reno8 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 222.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Oppo Reno8 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (82/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (95/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (94/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (66/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Oppo Reno8 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Oppo Reno8 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.