OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $661 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 514,398).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $661
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 41/100). 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 52/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 24/100; 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 A72 (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $450 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 498.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $211. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $211 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (89/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (84/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72 is a better fit for everyday use.