OPPO Reno16 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 73/100 (a 10-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 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1555
- Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 10 points higher (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). 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 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- 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
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 116.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
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 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.