OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Redmi Note 9S
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Redmi Note 9S (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $600 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 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 9S doesn't; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Redmi Note 9S
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 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $600
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Redmi Note 9S, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Redmi Note 9S — 38/100; 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 9S (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Redmi Note 9S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5020 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $200 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Redmi Note 9S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Redmi Note 9S by 495.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Redmi Note 9S was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (95/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (64/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Redmi Note 9S — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Redmi Note 9S?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.