OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 60/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,232,200).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 188g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 23 points higher (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100; 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 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 149.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (82/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (94/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (66/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 23 points (83/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.