OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 517,460); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 209g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 495.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (95/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (64/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.