OPPO Reno16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $999
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 by 43.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $529. OPPO Reno16 was $529 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.