OPPO A5 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
25.3Performance81
45.2Display60
29Camera47.3
60Battery62.1
76Features94.7
3 spec wins — OPPO A5 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+19). OPPO A5 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OPPO A5 Pro 5G
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 35% higher capacity: 5,800 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 76
- 444% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,824 vs 1,988
Display
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1604x720 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 264 ppi | 411 ppi+56% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 2,600 nits+160% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 % | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,064,672 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 783Bottom 19% | 2,995+283%Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,988Bottom 16% | 10,824+444%Top 4% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,800 mAh+35% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 15.3 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 194 g | 167 g+14% |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum 2 |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | 7 years+40% |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO A5 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |