OPPO Reno16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6700); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $799
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. OPPO Reno16 was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (64/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.