OPPO Reno16 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $470 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $840
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $840 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads OPPO Reno16 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. OPPO Reno16 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 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 16?
The OPPO Reno16 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.