OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (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 Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 70/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 205g
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 17 points higher (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 4188 | |
| 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 | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 134.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.