ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $999 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,247,013 vs 3,032,039); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
What makes ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3247013 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8932
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $999
- Better camera (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — 60/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | |
| AnTuTu | 3247013 | 3032039 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2725 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 8932 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×77.0×8.9 mm | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $661 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and OPPO Reno16 Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) by 7.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $338. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $338 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (94/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra (59/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra or the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra over the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)?
The ASUS Zenfone 12 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.