OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
72.9Performance64.4
67.1Display69.8
79.1Camera83.6
85.5Battery92
73.3Features86.7
7 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 75.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and battery (+7). OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G 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 performance score: 73 vs 64
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% lower weight: 188 g vs 235 g
- 10% higher Pixel density: 460 ppi vs 418 ppi
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 79
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 86
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 122% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 1,800 nits
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″ | 6.9 ″+9% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2640x1216 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+10% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 4,000 nits+122% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.4 %+2% | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 8550 Super | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| AnTuTu | 2,294,761 | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+9% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh | 8,500 mAh+27% |
| Wired charging | 80 W | 100 W+25% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | 19.5 h | — |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+20% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |