OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-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 1,420,808); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). 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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 113.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
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) notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on performance (90/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.