OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $661 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 84/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,079,298).
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper: $661 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 8358
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the OPPO Reno 16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 2 points higher (86/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | OPPO Reno 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2680 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8358 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1272 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Price | $661 | $1299 |
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared OPPO Reno 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OPPO Reno 16 Pro by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $638. OPPO Reno 16 Pro is cheaper by $638.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno 16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno 16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.