OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $661 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 51/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 749,006).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 749006
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $661
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 35 points higher (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 749006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $250 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 311.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $411. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $411 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 35 points (86/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.