OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Vivo iQOO U1
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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 4500); 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 Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Vivo iQOO U1
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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO U1, 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (66/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 495.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO U1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (66/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.