OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-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 1,010,069).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). 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 (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Reno 16 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3079298 1010069
Geekbench Single 2680 1298
Geekbench Multi 8358 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2772x1272 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 200 g
Price $661
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100
3079298 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -204.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 204.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.