Oppo Reno9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Oppo Reno9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 783,606); the Oppo Reno9 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno9
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Oppo Reno9 better?
- Faster charging: 67W vs 60W
- Lighter: 174g vs 214g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno9 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno9
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- 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 Reno9 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Oppo Reno9 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (86/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno9 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Oppo Reno9 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 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.