OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G vs Sony Xperia 1 VII
72.9Performance72.6
67.1Display50
79.1Camera63.5
85.5Battery49.1
73.3Features78.7
10 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G4 spec wins — Sony Xperia 1 VII
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 75.6 to 62.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and display (+17). Sony Xperia 1 VII still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 79 vs 64
- Stronger battery score: 86 vs 49
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
- 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Reasons to pick the Sony Xperia 1 VII
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
- 103% higher Optical zoom: 7.1 x vs 3.5 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″ | 6.5 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+16% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+9% | 1,655 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 8550 Super | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | 2,294,761 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,003Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,129Top 14% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 64 %Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+317% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | 7.1 x+103% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh+34% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+167% | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 19.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+5% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP65/IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 15 |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Sony Xperia 1 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |