OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (2021) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2100; launch prices were $600 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 61/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 108 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,074,182); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1074182
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1435
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3555
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1199
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 61/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 22 points higher (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 32/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (64/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Samsung Exynos 2100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1074182 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1435 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 3555 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 117 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 40 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 165.1×75.6×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 228 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 40MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 186.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (82/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (94/100 vs 55/100).
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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra (64/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra by 22 points (83/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 55/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a better fit for active users.