The Reno 16 series was launched in China. The next stop is obviously the global market. These versions tend to be different from the ones in China. We have proof of the performance disparity between the global Reno 16 Pro and the original from the home market. This is everything Geekbench reveals about the handset.
First, here’s some context to drive the point home. Oppo Reno 16 Pro was built around a Dimensity 9500s SoC. That’s a flagship engine for all intents and purposes. Reno 16 got a weaker version with Dimensity 8550 Super SoC in China. We know that the global Reno 16 could grab a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. Now to the main story.
Geekbench doesn’t really show the name of the device, but it did have the model code CPH2863. There are some certifications out there that recognize this specific model as Reno 16 Pro. So its identity has been confirmed. The performance figures aren’t flattering.
Apparently, the chipset used on the Oppo latest Pro mobile is a Dimensity 8500, which is even weaker than the Chinese Reno 16’s Dimensity 8550 Super. That’s usually how it goes. The global market tends to have a better Pro Plus version that’s usually equal to the Chinese Reno 16 Pro.
Anyway, Geekbench gave the global Reno 16 Pro a 1,575 score in the single-core test, and multicore test figures hit 5,889 points. These results are not too shabby, but they don’t scream flagship either. You can see the peak clock speed of this chip capped at 3.4GHz.
The source code behind Geekbench listing also mentions Mali G720 MC8 iGPU, not to forget the MediaTek MT6899 model number. It’s definitely the MTK Dimensity 8500. They’ve wired that chip to 12GB RAM. But that may not be the only variant at launch.
By the way, the Reno 16 Pro global has the new ColorOS 16 Android 16 out of the box. It’s said that the global version is supposed to use an 80W fast charger (TÜV certification). But its battery size has not been found yet. Keep watching the news for more updates.