Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OPPO Reno 16C
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno 16C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy; launch prices were $749 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 65/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16C has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 877,641); the OPPO Reno 16C is noticeably lighter (195g vs 225g).
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OPPO Reno 16C
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2813
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 195g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $749
- Better portability (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OPPO Reno 16C, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 20 points higher (85/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100, OPPO Reno 16C — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (79/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OPPO Reno 16C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 158.2×74.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $499 |
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16C
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno 16C
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OPPO Reno 16C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OPPO Reno 16C by 349.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. OPPO Reno 16C was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C (79/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16C are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16C notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (57/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the OPPO Reno 16C by 20 points (85/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OPPO Reno 16C — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OPPO Reno 16C?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OPPO Reno 16C is a better fit for those who care about battery life.