Oppo Reno9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Oppo Reno9 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 55/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno9 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 783,606).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno9
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Oppo Reno9 better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2943
- Lighter: 162g vs 174g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 19 points higher (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno9 leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Oppo Reno9 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno9 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno9
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno9
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno9 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Oppo Reno9 by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Oppo Reno9 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno9 (77/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno9 is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Oppo Reno9 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Oppo Reno9 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo Reno9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Oppo Reno9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.