OPPO Reno16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,294,871); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 204g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1555
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 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 | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- 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
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 137.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.