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 — 84/100 vs 56/100 (a 28-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; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 954,090); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 179g vs 214g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3281
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 28 points higher (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 58/100). 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 (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (88/100 vs 69/100). 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 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (88/100 vs 69/100).
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 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (61/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (75/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 28 points (84/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
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 (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.