OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $600 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,684,869); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1199
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1555
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 82.8% 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (94/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (64/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.