OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $600 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 46/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 517,460); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A72
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A72 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $600
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 37 points higher (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy A72 — 16/100; 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 A72 (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 36/100). 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 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $450 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 495.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy A72 was $150 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (82/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (95/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 36/100).
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 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 37 points (83/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.