OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Realme U1
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Realme U1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 26/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 303,398); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme U1 doesn't; the Realme U1 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Realme U1
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Realme U1 better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 188g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Realme U1, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 57 points higher (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (82/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (66/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Realme U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 157.0×74.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Realme U1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 25MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Realme U1
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Realme U1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Realme U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Realme U1 by 914.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (82/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (95/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (94/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 (66/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme U1 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Realme U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme U1 by 57 points (83/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Realme U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Realme U1 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Realme U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Realme U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Realme U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.