OPPO Reno16 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $470 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $986
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 — 72/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $986 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads OPPO Reno16 by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $516. OPPO Reno16 was $516 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (100/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.