OPPO Reno16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OPPO Reno16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 74/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,939,244 vs 2,078,850); the OPPO Reno16 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO Reno16
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OPPO Reno16 better?
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 188g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3939244 vs 2078850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 4106
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO Reno16 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 10 points higher (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 71/100). Value score: OPPO Reno16 — 72/100, 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 notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2078850 | 3939244 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | $470 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OPPO Reno16
- Main: 50MP 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
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO Reno16
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OPPO Reno16 by 47.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $829. OPPO Reno16 was $829 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the OPPO Reno16 (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OPPO Reno16 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO Reno16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OPPO Reno16 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno16 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OPPO Reno16 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OPPO Reno16 is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.