Oppo Reno5 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo Reno5 4G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4310); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 517,460); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo Reno5 4G doesn't; the Oppo Reno5 4G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno5 4G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo Reno5 4G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 223g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4310 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno5 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno5 4G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4310 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×73.3×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno5 4G
- 4310 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno5 4G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo Reno5 4G by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno5 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (99/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G (90/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno5 4G significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (80/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno5 4G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno5 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo Reno5 4G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno5 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno5 4G over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.