OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $600 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 188g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 188g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $600
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $400 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 273.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (95/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (66/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.