Oppo Reno 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Compare Oppo Reno 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra side by side: MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, 50MP vs…
Oppo
Reno 13 5G
$399
6categories won
Samsung
Galaxy S26 Ultra
$1,299
14categories won
1 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra takes the overall win
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra proves superior overall against the Oppo Reno 13 5G, outperforming on gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Reno 13 5G takes the lead, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Reno 13 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Reno 13 5G wins on endurance with 5,600 mAh and 80W fast charging.
Galaxy S26 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.
Galaxy S26 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
Reno 13 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $399 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Reno 13 5G vs Galaxy S26 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1256 x 2760 | 1440 x 3120Winner |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 498 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1200 nits | 2400 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 1,420,000 | 2,400,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 4980 | 8900Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 256GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 200 MPWinner |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 5x |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 50 MPWinner | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps (Front & Rear) | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,600 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 60 W |
| Wireless charging | No | 25 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 gWinner | 214 g |
| Thickness | 7.24 mmWinner | 7.9 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 / IP69 | IP68 |
| Build | Cold-carved butterfly shadow glass back, aerospace aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass front | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
Software and support
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Reno 13 5G | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $399Winner | $1,299 |
Oppo Reno 13 5G
The Oppo Reno 13 5G combines artistic cold-carved butterfly shadow glass with certified IP68 and IP69 extreme water jet resistance. Powered by MediaTek's customized 4nm Dimensity 8350 chip, a razor-thin 7.24mm body, 5,600mAh battery with 80W charging, and dual 50MP 4K cameras.
- Display
- 6.59"
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,600mAh
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a premium 6.9-inch flagship built for power users and creators. Priced at $1299, it pairs a heavily upgraded Snapdragon processor and 60W charging with a versatile quad-camera array and the signature built-in S Pen stylus.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
- Main camera
- 200MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh