OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $661 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,032,039 vs 2,780,751).

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 59
Value for money 88

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 91
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 68

What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3032039 vs 2780751
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 218g
  • Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1299

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 2725
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 8932

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China): The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3032039 2780751
Geekbench Single 2725 3100
Geekbench Multi 8932 9760
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 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 151
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 15 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm
Weight 205 g 218 g
Launch price $661 $1299

Camera comparison

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Display comparison

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Battery and charging

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
87/100
3032039 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
79/100 -9.0%
2780751 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 9.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)

$661

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Launch price difference: $638. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $638 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.