OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A37

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A37 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $661 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-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 1,031,048).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
Samsung Galaxy A37
Performance 60
Display 68
Camera 34
Battery 48
Portability 78
Value for money 58
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1031048
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1140
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3346
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A37 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $661

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A37, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 60/100). 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 48/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A37 — 58/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

OPPO Reno 16 Pro: 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.
Samsung Galaxy A37: The Samsung Galaxy A37 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification OPPO Reno 16 Pro Samsung Galaxy A37
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 3079298 1031048
Geekbench Single 2680 1140
Geekbench Multi 8358 3346
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1272 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 180 g
Launch price $661 $250
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Samsung Galaxy A37
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A37, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100
3079298 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A37 Samsung Exynos 1480
53/100 -198.7%
1031048 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A37 by 198.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Samsung Galaxy A37
$250

Launch price difference: $411. Samsung Galaxy A37 was $411 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (89/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (84/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (94/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A37 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A37 by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A37?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A37 — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A37?

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 A37?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A37?

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 A37 is a better fit for active users.