OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Oppo Reno9 Pro

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max. 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 1,092,605).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OPPO Reno16 Pro

Performance 82
Display 95
Camera 94
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 80

Oppo Reno9 Pro

Performance 62
Display 80
Camera 40
Battery 42
Portability 83
Value for money —

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1092605
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1139
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3842
  • Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 174g vs 188g

  • Better portability (83/100 vs 64/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Oppo Reno9 Pro, 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 62/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

OPPO Reno16 Pro: The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Oppo Reno9 Pro: The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification OPPO Reno16 Pro Oppo Reno9 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
AnTuTu 3079298 1092605
Geekbench Single 1555 1139
Geekbench Multi 6405 3842
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1080x2412
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6700 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 67W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, ColorOS 13
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 —
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm
Weight 188 g 174 g
Launch price $600 —

Camera comparison

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Display comparison

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
95
display

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

OPPO Reno16 Pro

  • 6700 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery

Oppo Reno9 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Oppo Reno9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super
83/100
3079298 AnTuTu
Oppo Reno9 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max
56/100 -181.8%
1092605 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Oppo Reno9 Pro by 181.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OPPO Reno16 Pro

$600

Oppo Reno9 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (82/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (95/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (94/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro (66/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 Pro by 27 points (83/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Oppo Reno9 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Oppo Reno9 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Oppo Reno9 Pro?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.