OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $661 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads — 87/100 vs 84/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,032,039).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $661 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3032039
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2725
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 8932
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) scores 3 points higher (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3032039 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2725 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8932 | 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 | 161.3×76.4×7.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $661 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1272
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro (China)
- 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
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) by 12.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $638. OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) was $638 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) is a bit better (59/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.