Oppo Reno16 vs Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
46.7Performance28.9
67.2Display59.2
70.3Camera41.9
77Battery43.7
86.7Features65.3
8 spec wins — Oppo Reno162 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Oppo Reno16 wins this phone face-off, 65.6 to 44.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and camera (+28). 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy M36 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.32 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+19% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,600 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
Camera
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x | — |
| Max video | — | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,700 mAh+34% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+220% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 182 g+8% | 197 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.7 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | — |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Oppo Reno16 | Samsung Galaxy M36 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |