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 — 74/100 vs 56/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 954,090); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the stronger camera (146 vs 112); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 179g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Oppo Reno8 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 954090
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1114
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3281
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 179g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno8 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 18 points higher (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno8 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 954090 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1114 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3281 | 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 | 146 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno8 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo Reno8 5G by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 5G (77/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 5G is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno8 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo Reno8 5G has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.