Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo Reno 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 199,999 against PKR 239,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge takes it by 6.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo Reno 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo Reno 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 40,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 2,490 mAh larger battery.
  •  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge ships with 256 GB more storage.
  •  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 March 02, 2026 (expected in Pakistan)
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 159.0 × 76.0 × 5.5 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g 174 g Better
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust/water resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 1440 x 3120 pixels (~510 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+, Always-On Display,
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16, One UI 8.5
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No No card slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP, f/1.8, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.8, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.0, 116° Ultrawide, Autofocus Dual 200MP + 12MP, 200MP Wide + 12MP Ultrawide, OIS, Laser Autofocus, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama Better
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 20MP, Wide, f/2.2, HDR
Video recording 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps, EIS/OIS, 1080p Slow Motion@120fps, 720p Slow Motion@240/120fps, HDR Video, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Up to 3.5x Optical Zoom & 18x Digital Zoom 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 4000 mAh
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support fast charging (details not disclosed)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM) + eSIM support
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG, UWB

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Oppo Reno 16 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Oppo Reno 16 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge at PKR 239,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo Reno 16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge a 4000 mAh cell.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge?

 Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while  Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.