OPPO Reno16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 58/100 (a 25-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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 200g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 25 points higher (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100). 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 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 204.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (82/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (94/100 vs 51/100).
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 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.