Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Oppo Reno16
50.8Performance28.9
65.3Display67.2
71Camera70.3
59.3Battery77
94.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL8 spec wins — Oppo Reno16
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 60.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and features (+8). Oppo Reno16 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 100% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 43% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.5 x
Reasons to pick the Oppo Reno16
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 59
- 116% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 37 W
- 32% higher capacity: 6,700 mAh vs 5,060 mAh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 3,600 nits vs 3,000 nits
- 19% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 42 MP
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+8% | 6.32 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1216x2640 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+6% | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,600 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 89 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000Top 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980Top 34% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750Top 38% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+43% | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 42 MP | 50 MP+19% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh | 6,700 mAh+32% |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 80 W+116% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 190 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.2 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |