OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
46.7Performance81
54.3Display60
58.5Camera47.3
61Battery62.1
60Features94.7
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 54.8, pulling ahead mainly in features (+35) and performance (+34). OPPO Reno12 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 Reno12 Pro 5G
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 47
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 317% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 220% higher Wired charging: 80 W vs 25 W
- 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26
- Stronger performance score: 81 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 60
- 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
- 50% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 394 ppi | 411 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
| Screen-to-body | 93.5 %+4% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Samsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan) |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,064,672 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,995Top 14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,824Top 4% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 15.3 h |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 180 g | 167 g+7% |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | 7.2 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Armor Aluminum 2 |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (ColorOS 14.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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