OPPO Reno16 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| OPPOReno16 Pro 5G | XiaomiXiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2026 | February 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.32″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2640 × 1216 | 2656 × 1220 (better) |
| Sharpness | 460 pixels per inch | 464 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz (better) | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits | 3,500 nits (better) |
| Display type | Crystal Guard+ AMOLED, UK CPH2863 sheet | 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Brightness detail | 600 nits typical normal brightness and 1,800 nits typical HBM. Amateur Photographer lists 3,600 nits, which is not published on the exact UK sheet. | 3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness |
| Screen protection | Crystal Guard cover glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass |
| Display features | 60/90/120/144 Hz; 144 Hz only in some games. 10-bit colour, 100% DCI-P3 in standard/natural/vivid modes, 93.4% screen ratio; touch sampling up to 240 Hz, 120 Hz default. | 1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 SUPER | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| CPU | Eight-core MediaTek Dimensity 8550 SUPER | 2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm |
| GPU | Arm G720 MC8 at 1,500 MHz, exact UK maker sheet; GSMArena’s narrative says MC7 but its benchmark table identifies MC8. | Adreno GPU |
| AI engine | – | Qualcomm AI Engine |
| Memory | 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM, UK configuration | – |
| Storage type | 512 GB UFS 3.1; storage cards unsupported; USB OTG supported | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM |
| Cooling | – | Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP (better) | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5× (better) | 2.6× |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.8, 84° field of view, six-element lens, autofocus and two-axis optical stabilisation | 50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, 116° field of view, six-element lens and autofocus | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP, f/2.8, 30° field of view, four-element lens, autofocus and two-axis optical stabilisation | 50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.0, 100° field of view, five-element lens and autofocus | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus |
| Zoom | Up to 3.5× optical and 18× digital video zoom, UK sheet | 2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60× |
| Video recording | Rear 4K30/60, 1080p30/60 or 720p30; 4K/1080p30/60 EIS/OIS; 1080p120/480 and 720p240/960 slow motion; 4K/1080p30 time-lapse; underwater 4K30; Pro, dual-view, HDR and zoom recording supported. | 8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps |
| Front video | 4K30/60, 1080p30/60 or 720p30; 1080p30/720p30 EIS/OIS as maker wording; 4K/1080p30 time-lapse; dual-view, HDR and zoom recording supported. | 4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision |
| Camera features | Photo, portrait, night, panorama, slow motion, time-lapse, sticker, high resolution, Google Lens, underwater, text/document scanning, Pro Video and Pop modes; availability differs by camera. | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macro |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,000 mAh | 6,330 mAh (better) |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | – | Up to 29.2 hours |
| Wired charging | Up to 80 W | Up to 100 W (better) |
| Wireless charging | None | Up to 50 W (better) |
| Battery life detail | UK: 6,000 mAh/22.50 Wh typical, 5,820 mAh/21.83 Wh rated. Some global markets offer 6,700 mAh, which GSMArena tested. UK marketing body still says 6,700 mAh; its footnote 19 and exact specification sheet confirm 6,000 mAh. Amateur Photographer’s text says 6,700 mAh but its UK specification table says 6,000 mAh; the exact maker UK sheet takes priority. | 6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test |
| Wired charging | Up to 80 W SUPERVOOC and 80 W UFCS; compatible with 67 W and lower SUPERVOOC, 44 W third-party UFCS, 55 W PPS and 13.5 W PD. Charger absent from listed UK box. | 100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging, confirmed by both independent tests | 50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately |
| Charges other devices | – | 22.5 W wired reverse charging |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 188 g (better) | 191 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.06 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 151.21 × 72.42 mm | 151.1 × 71.8 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP69 | IP68 |
| Materials | Aluminium frame and glass rear, maker global announcement. UK Starlight Black is 8.20 mm/188 g; Pop White is 8.36 mm/191 g. Maker warns of approximately 3 g regional/version variation. | Aluminium frame |
| Colours | Pop White and Starlight Black | Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green |
| Buttons | AI Snap Key with custom shortcuts; screen recording, voice memos and AI Mind Space named by maker | – |
| Water resistance detail | Maker states IP69K, IP69, IP68 and IP66 under laboratory conditions. Headline IP69 reflects the supported schema code; protection decreases with wear, and damp charging is prohibited. | IP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes |
| Biometrics | Optical in-display fingerprint reader and face recognition | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, optical fingerprint and infrared remote control | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensors |
| Speakers | – | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | – | Four microphones |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | ColorOS 16.0, based on Android 16 according to GSMArena | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Software updates | GSMArena reports five years of major OS updates and six years of security patches; maker’s six-year smoothness claim is not an update promise. | – |
| AI features | AI Remix Collage, AI Mind Space, AI Snap Key and other AI features; maker warns that availability depends on region, language, software, account and internet access. | Xiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini |
| In the box | UK phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector and quick guide; contents vary by market. Global introduction on 25 June 2026; Spanish maker launch coupons become redeemable that day, supported by contemporary Spanish sale reporting. Italy sales began 1 July; UK launch coverage says 3 July. Chinese Reno16 Pro is different hardware and is excluded from this record. | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66/71, TDD B34/38/39/40/41; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78. UK CPH2863 bands; actual carrier support varies. | 5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Two nano-SIM/nano-USIM slots; eSIM supported, carrier dependent | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and network |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6/5 and 802.11a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Display and tethering, 2×2 MIMO and 5 GHz 160 MHz | Wi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 and BLE; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0 | Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC |
| NFC | Supported on UK sheet; maker notes regional variation | Yes |
| USB | USB-C with OTG; digital USB-C headphones supported, analogue USB-C headphones unsupported | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Positioning | BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS; assisted GNSS, Wi-Fi and cellular positioning | Dual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC |
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