OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,119,714).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 183 g | |
| Price | $661 | — |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 175.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (89/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.