Side-by-side technical data
Oppo Reno16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Comparison between Oppo Reno16 and Samsung Galaxy S26: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Oppo and Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the pick for buyers who prioritize performance and a lighter phone; the Oppo Reno16 suits those after a larger battery, faster charging, and more storage. The performance gap is substantial, while Oppo counters with 6,700 mAh versus 4,300 mAh and 80 W versus 25 W charging.
The Galaxy S26 leads on performance with 3,064,672 AnTuTu points versus 1,458,076, and its UFS 4.1 storage is faster-ranked than the Reno16’s UFS 3.1. It is also lighter at 167 g versus 191 g. The Reno16’s display reaches 3,600 nits versus 2,600 nits and 460 ppi versus 411 ppi; its maximum storage is 512 GB compared with 256 GB.
For photography, the Galaxy has a larger main sensor, 1/1.57″ versus 1/1.95″, and records 8K at 30 fps; the Reno16 telephoto offers 50 MP and 3.5 x optical zoom versus 10 MP and 3 x. Oppo also brings a 6,700 mAh battery versus 4,300 mAh and 80 W charging versus 25 W; the Galaxy adds wireless charging and seven years of updates versus five.
Oppo Reno16
The Oppo Reno16 is the better buy for buyers who want a 6,700 mAh battery, 80 W charging, and up to 512 GB of storage.
Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing performance, lower weight, and seven years of software updates.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Oppo Reno16, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,700 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,600 nits
- against 2,600 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 411 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 1,458,076
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 191 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,458,076 | 3,064,672 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | 3,445 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | 11,611 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one 2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 core, four 2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 cores, and three 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,049 | 7,230 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Purple, Lavender, Black | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 72.4 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 151.2 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.5 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Metal, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A |
| Repairability Class | B | A Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 6,700 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h Best value | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,600 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.32″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,216 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,640 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Crystal Guard, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, USB Charging | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | 4,900 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Reno16 | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 779 € | — |
| Model numbers | CPH2865 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
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