{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a7-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s26/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T16:43:25+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A7 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26",
    "answer": "The Oppo A7 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance. The Oppo A7 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 122,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A7 Pro Max",
            "slug": "oppo-a7-pro-max",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a7-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-11_21_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 122999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T06:40:45+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 82.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.05 × 76.19 × 8.47 mm",
                    "Weight": "226 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1256 × 2760 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED 1 Billion Colors 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Adreno 629 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 ColorOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X — reported",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 — reported",
                    "Card slot": "Not confirmed"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main + 2MP Secondary Rear Camera, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p Video Recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "10,000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery (non removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired fast charging (SuperVOOC), 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light, Magnetometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG Support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-11_03_07-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T06:10:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 56.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 40.8,
                "overall": 83.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70 x 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "165–175 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno Latest",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3+",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 57,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 95.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 82,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 56.4
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 87.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 87.5
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro-max": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 40.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max costs PKR 207,000 less.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max packs a 5,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro Max charges 55W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo A7 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max is listed at PKR 122,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 at PKR 329,999. That makes Oppo A7 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 207,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro Max leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro Max carries a 10000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 a 4300 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro Max runs the Adreno 629 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}