OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 166.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.