OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $661 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,681,378).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1681378
- Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 84/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1681378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1199 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 83.1% 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 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.