Oppo Reno8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 30/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 112); the Oppo Reno8 5G is noticeably lighter (179g vs 214g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 45 points higher (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (84/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 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
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (84/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (76/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G by 45 points (75/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.