Oppo Reno8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Oppo Reno8 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 30/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 179g).
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 179g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 112 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 162 g | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Oppo Reno8 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 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 S26 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (39/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (97/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G by 24 points (54/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.