OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35; launch prices were $600 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 25/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 199,111); the OPPO Reno16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 196g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $600
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 58 points higher (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A03s — 30/100; 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 OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $130 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 1446.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Samsung Galaxy A03s was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (82/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (95/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (94/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 58 points (83/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.