OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Redmi Note 8
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665; launch prices were $600 and $180. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 30/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 329,457); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Redmi Note 8
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $600
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 8, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 53 points higher (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Redmi Note 8 — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Redmi Note 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $180 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Redmi Note 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 834.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Redmi Note 8 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (82/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (95/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 53 points (83/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 8 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Redmi Note 8?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.