Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro

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

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro still wins on camera, 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 393,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Level

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 194,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,490 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 Cheaper PKR 393,999
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 Expected Q1 2026
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 182 g / 193 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.7–6.9 in approx Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better 1080×2340 or up to 1440×3120 (rumoured)
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, HDR10+, (120Hz/144Hz rumoured)
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Not listed
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Exynos 2600 (primary region)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Mali or equivalent (not fully confirmed)
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 15 with One UI 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12 GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256 GB
Card slot No No
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 Triple: 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 32 MP
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@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better Non-removable Li-ion Approx 4500–5000 mAh (leaks vary)
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Fast wired & wireless (details unconfirmed)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort

“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 Pro?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro 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 Pro in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro at PKR 393,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 194,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

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

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S26 Pro a 5000 mAh cell.

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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.