OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
46.7Performance28.9
55Display59.2
61.4Camera41.9
79.8Battery43.7
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — OPPO Reno16 F 5G2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OPPO Reno16 F 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.6 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+36) and camera (+20). Samsung Galaxy M36 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 Reno16 F 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 80 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 55
Display
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.7 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2372x1080 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+3% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 92.8 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Dimensity 7300-Energy | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh+40% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g+1% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm | 7.7 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (ColorOS 16) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | OPPO Reno16 F 5G | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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