Oppo Reno13 ProvsApple iPhone 16 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Oppo Reno13 Pro wins
Verdict
Oppo Reno13 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Oppo Reno13 Pro is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — price is its standout. At USD 549, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Performance — led by storage (512 GB).
- Too close to call between Oppo Reno13 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro takes Camera — led by video score (98 pts).
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Battery — led by battery (5,800 mAh).
- Oppo Reno13 Pro takes Price — led by price (549 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want…
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want more room for photos and apps — 512 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.83 in vs 6.3 in.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 50 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,800 mAh vs 3,582 mAh.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want faster charging — 80 W vs 27 W.
- Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if you want a lower price — 549 USD vs 999 USD.
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,650,000 pts vs 1,400,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 450 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,600 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want better video quality — 98 pts vs 82 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want a better camera — 154 pts vs 126 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
At a glance
- Oppo Reno13 Pro
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Oppo Reno13 Pro
Choose Oppo Reno13 Pro if price matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 549, the lowest price in this group.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 999.
Pros & cons
Oppo Reno13 Pro
- 3.5x telephoto
- 5,800 mAh battery
- 80 W charging
- Dimensity 8350 is mid-tier
- No wireless charging
- UI has bloatware
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- A18 Pro performance
- Excellent 4K/120 video
- Premium build
- Pricey
- Battery is modest
- 27 W charging is slow