Google Pixel 9a vs Oppo Reno16
43.9Performance28.9
55.8Display67.2
42.7Camera70.3
56.3Battery77
94.7Features86.7
1 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Oppo Reno16
InnoReviews verdict
Oppo Reno16 wins this phone face-off, 60.2 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and battery (+21). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Reasons to pick the Oppo Reno16
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 56
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.32 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1216x2640 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,600 nits+33% |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh | 6,700 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 80 W+248% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+2% | 190 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Oppo Reno16 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |