OPPO Reno16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 83/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 3,079,298); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1299
- Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3079298
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6405
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 1 points higher (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 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 86/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3079298 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 10686 | |
| 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 | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| 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 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO Reno16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 Pro by 11.1% 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 S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 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 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the OPPO Reno16 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.