OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A51
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A51 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611; launch prices were $661 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 34/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 355,351).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $661
- Better portability (77/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A51, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 52 points higher (86/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A51 — 6/100; 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 A51 (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (77/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Exynos 9611 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 355351 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 365 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1107 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 158.5×73.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $399 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A51
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A51
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A51 by 766.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $262. Samsung Galaxy A51 was $262 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (89/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (84/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (94/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 (83/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A51 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (77/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A51 by 52 points (86/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A51 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A51?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A51?
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 A51 is a better fit for everyday use.