Oppo Reno9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Oppo Reno9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Oppo Reno9 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Oppo Reno9 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 223g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno9
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Oppo Reno9 by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno9
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Oppo Reno9 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 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.