Nubia Z80 Ultra vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $749 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 83/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,079,298); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Z80 Ultra
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 6500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $749
- Better camera (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Z80 Ultra vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 2 points higher (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Nubia Z80 Ultra — 84/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100; 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 Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Z80 Ultra | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2688x1216 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Z80 Ultra and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 Pro by 28.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Z80 Ultra (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra edges out the OPPO Reno16 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Z80 Ultra or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Z80 Ultra over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.