OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,290,942).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Price | $661 | — |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 138.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.