OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Sony Xperia 1 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $1295. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 71/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 2,994,112).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Sony Xperia 1 VII
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 2994112
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1295
- Better camera (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3094 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9293 vs 6405
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Sony Xperia 1 VII, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 12 points higher (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 53/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Sony Xperia 1 VII — 52/100; 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 Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Sony Xperia 1 VII | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 2994112 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3094 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 9293 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 157.0×72.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1295 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Sony Xperia 1 VII, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VII by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $695. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $695 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VII is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VII (94/100 vs 54/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VII — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 54/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The Sony Xperia 1 VII leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Sony Xperia 1 VII?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Sony Xperia 1 VII is a better fit for gamers and power users.