OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 79/100 (a 4-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 2,780,751); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 2780751
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 6405
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 4 points higher (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 68/100; 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 S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). 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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 2780751 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 10.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $699. OPPO Reno16 Pro was $699 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
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 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (64/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.