OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 3,079,298); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 95/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (94/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads OPPO Reno16 Pro by 33.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (99/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro are nearly equal (99/100 vs 95/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (94/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.