Oppo Reno8 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 49/100 vs 26/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Oppo Reno8 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 234g).

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) by 23 points (49/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 (China)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 73
Battery 42
Design 7
Value for money 27
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 234g

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 7/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (73/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno8 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 23 points higher (49/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (76/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Oppo Reno8 (China): The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno8 (China) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 1681378
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1440x3088
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 80W 45W
DXOMark (camera) 140
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 13, One UI 5.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 1750 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm
Weight 179 g 234 g
Price $1199
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 12MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3088
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Oppo Reno8 (China)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1199
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (73/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (42/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (76/100 vs 7/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (55/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) by 23 points (49/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.