OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. 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 4800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 3 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,627,862); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1555
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, 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 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.0×9.1 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
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (94/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.