Oppo Reno8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 200g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Lighter: 179g vs 200g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (76/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Oppo Reno8 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.