OPPO Reno16 Pro vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 40/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 597,974); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 190g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 43 points higher (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 415.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (82/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (95/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (66/100 vs 22/100).
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 Blade X1 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 43 points (83/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.