OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $661 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 61/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,074,182).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 25 points higher (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 S21 Ultra — 32/100; 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 S21 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (54/100 vs 33/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1199 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 186.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $538. OPPO Reno 16 Pro was $538 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (89/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (94/100 vs 55/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (54/100 vs 33/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 25 points (86/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
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 S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.