OPPO Reno16 F 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Reno16 F 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy

Galaxy S26 UltraQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

UK Ultra launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy; it is not the Exynos chip in the UK base/Plus.

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Typical battery capacity

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Reno16 F 5G6500 mAh

Galaxy S26 Ultra5000 mAh

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Typical UK battery capacity; not an independent runtime measurement.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Camera system

Reno16 F 5GMain: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 3.5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fps

Galaxy S26 Ultra200 MP main · 50 MP ultra-wide · 50 MP 5× telephoto · 10 MP 3× telephoto

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Module details: Main (wide): 50 MP, f/1.8, FOV 79°, 5P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 116°, 5P lens, AF; Telephoto: 50 MP, 3.5× optical zoom, f/2.8, FOV 26°, 4P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Front: 50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Reno16 F 5G6.57-inch AMOLED; 2372 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 1400 nits (HBM)

Galaxy S26 Ultra6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 3120 × 1440 · adaptive up to 120 Hz

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Details: 6.57-inch AMOLED, 2372 × 1080 (FHD+), 397 ppi, 92.8% screen ratio; up to 120 Hz; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (120 Hz default); 100% DCI-P3 in Standard and Natural modes; 1.07 billion colours (10-bit); 600 nits typical (normal) and 1400 nits typical (HBM); Crystal Guard cover glass

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Physical RAM

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Reno16 F 5G8 GB

Galaxy S26 Ultra12 GB

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Storage-card support

Reno16 F 5GYes

Galaxy S26 UltraNo

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Software update policy

Reno16 F 5GNot published

Galaxy S26 UltraSeven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

OPPO's UK pages state no software-update period or Android upgrade count for this model; it launches with ColorOS 16.0.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Wi-Fi

Reno16 F 5GWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Display and tethering

Galaxy S26 UltraWi-Fi 7 · Wi-Fi Direct

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Wi-Fi 7 requires a compatible router and suitable network conditions; no measured throughput is implied.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Bluetooth

Reno16 F 5GBluetooth 5.4, Low Energy

Galaxy S26 Ultra6.0

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Galaxy S26 Ultra specification, not the adjacent S26 or S26+ columns. Version alone does not establish every optional profile.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

Reno16 F 5G6500 mAh; 45 W wired

Galaxy S26 Ultra5000 mAh typical · up to 31 hours local video · up to 75% charge in around 30 minutes with a 60 W adapter

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Details: 6500 mAh / 25.48 Wh typical (6325 mAh / 24.80 Wh rated); up to 45 W SUPERVOOC; also compatible with SUPERVOOC up to 33 W, PPS 45 W, PD 13.5 W and QC 13.5 W.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Display resolution

Reno16 F 5G2372 × 1080

Galaxy S26 Ultra3120 × 1440

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Front camera

Reno16 F 5G50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

Galaxy S26 Ultra12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Manufacturer ingress-protection claims

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Reno16 F 5GIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K

Galaxy S26 UltraIP68

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Controlled-laboratory manufacturer rating (GB/T 4208-2017 / IEC 60529-2013); the EU e-label shows IP68 only. Resistance may vary with ageing and use; OPPO advises not charging while damp. Not a guarantee against water damage.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Display panel

Reno16 F 5GAMOLED

Galaxy S26 UltraDynamic AMOLED 2X

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rear camera modules

Reno16 F 5G3

Galaxy S26 Ultra4

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Screen diagonal

Reno16 F 5G6.57 in

Galaxy S26 Ultra6.9 in

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Full-rectangle diagonal; OPPO states the actual viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Reno16 F 5G194 g

Galaxy S26 Ultra214 g

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

OPPO lists about 194g for Purple Black (about 196g for Pop White); size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Dimensions

Reno16 F 5G158.16 × 74.93 × 8.44 mm (height × width × thickness), Purple Black

Galaxy S26 Ultra163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (3)

Height

Reno16 F 5G158.16 mm

Galaxy S26 Ultra163.6 mm

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Labelled height.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Thickness

Reno16 F 5G8.44 mm

Galaxy S26 Ultra7.9 mm

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Width

Reno16 F 5G74.93 mm

Galaxy S26 Ultra78.1 mm

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Reno16 F 5G8 GB RAM (LPDDR4X); 256 GB storage (UFS 3.1)

Galaxy S26 Ultra12 GB RAM · 256 GB storage

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Details: 8 GB physical RAM; 256 GB storage. RAM type: LPDDR4X. Storage type: UFS 3.1.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Reno16 F 5GUK model CPH2859; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM + eSIM); 5G

Galaxy S26 UltraUK SM-S948BZVDEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD bands 38/39/40/41/42/48; 5G NR bands n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78. UK specification; OPPO notes that live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (105)

Main-camera aperture control

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraFixed f/1.4

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K recording maximum

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front Camera - OIS

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Front video lists electronic stabilisation ("4K EIS video") only. The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra31 hours

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum published wired charging power

Reno16 F 5G45 W

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Compatible charger and cable required; negotiated power depends on protocol and conditions.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

60 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to 50% wired charge

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

High Brightness Mode

Reno16 F 5G1400 nits

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Typical HBM value from the UK spec; not an HDR peak or independently measured brightness.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · NFC · UWB

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra7 years

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Promised OS version upgrades

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra7

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Launch operating system

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraAndroid 16 · One UI 8.5

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connector and data transfer

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraUSB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

APV 8K maximum

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra30 fps

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Source APV maximum is up to8K30, kept separate from generic rear recording and external-storage requirements.

Samsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

APV video capture

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit Ultra support, not a cross-platform review score or a claim all cameras/modes support every format.

Samsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra6.0

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK box contents

Reno16 F 5GPhone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

One of each. No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charge test duration

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra30 minutes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charge endpoint

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra75%

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 60 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published CPU clock groups

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra4.74 GHz · 3.6 GHz

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published CPU core count

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra8

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Samsung DeX support

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual eSIM support

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

Reno16 F 5GYes

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

OPPO lists Nano-SIM and Nano-USIM cards plus eSIM; carrier provisioning and network support vary.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

External USB video recording

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

APV article explicitly provides Save to External Storage instructions; compatible USB media and mode requirements still apply.

Samsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Log recording

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraAPV Log

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Camera APV format offers APV HDR or APV Log. These are distinct controls, not an inferred proprietary log workflow on every model.

Samsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM technology

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum battery endurance cycles

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra1200 cycles

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra5×

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NFC

Reno16 F 5GYes

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Launch software listed by manufacturer

Reno16 F 5GColorOS 16.0

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra10×

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Comparable HDR peak brightness

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra2600 nits

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

The manufacturer publishes typical and high-brightness-mode figures only, not an HDR peak.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Introducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer pixel density

Reno16 F 5G397 ppi

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Reno16 F 5G397 ppi

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Built-in Privacy Display

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated minimum battery capacity

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra4855 mAh

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 8K recording maximum

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra30 fps

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

User-removable battery

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNo

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The exact table explicitly states Removable No.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 Ultra2033-02-28

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Battery

Reno16 F 5G6500 mAh / 25.48 Wh (typical); 6325 mAh / 24.80 Wh (rated)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Fast Charge

Reno16 F 5GSupports (max): 45 W SUPERVOOC; compatible with: SUPERVOOC 33 W and below, PPS 45 W, PD 13.5 W, QC 13.5 W

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Biometrics — Facial Recognition

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Biometrics — Fingerprint

Reno16 F 5GUnder-screen fingerprint

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front

Reno16 F 5G50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear

Reno16 F 5GUltra-wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 116°, 5P lens, AF; Wide angle: 50 MP, f/1.8, FOV 79°, 5P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.8, FOV 26°, 4P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Shooting Mode

Reno16 F 5GRear: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Sticker, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Doc Scanner, POP; Front: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Time-lapse, Sticker, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES, POP

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — eSIM

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — Frequency Band

Reno16 F 5GGSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42/48; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — SIM 2

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular Network — SIM Card Type

Reno16 F 5GNano-SIM card, Nano-USIM card

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chips — CPU

Reno16 F 5G8-core

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chips — GPU

Reno16 F 5GArm Mali-G615 @ 1.047 GHz

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Chips — SoC

Reno16 F 5GMediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Audio Codec

Reno16 F 5GSBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Version

Reno16 F 5GBluetooth 5.4, Low Energy

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Earphone Jack

Reno16 F 5GType-C (digital headphones supported; analogue headphones not supported)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — NFC

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — USB Interface

Reno16 F 5GUSB Type-C

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — WLAN

Reno16 F 5GWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); 802.11a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Display; WLAN tethering

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Brightness

Reno16 F 5GNormal brightness: 600 nits (typical); HBM: 1400 nits (typical)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Depth

Reno16 F 5G1.07 billion colours (10-bit)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Gamut

Reno16 F 5GStandard mode: 100% DCI-P3; Natural mode: 100% DCI-P3

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Cover Glasses

Reno16 F 5GCrystal Guard

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Panel

Reno16 F 5GCrystal Guard + AMOLED

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Pixel Density

Reno16 F 5G397 PPI

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Refresh Rate

Reno16 F 5GMaximum 120 Hz

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Resolution

Reno16 F 5GFHD+ 2372 × 1080 pixels

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Screen Ratio

Reno16 F 5G92.8%

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Size

Reno16 F 5G6.57 inches

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Touch Sampling Rate

Reno16 F 5GMaximum 240 Hz; default 120 Hz

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Compatibility with removable memory cards

Reno16 F 5GCompatible

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Ingress protection rating

Reno16 F 5GIP68

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Minimum battery endurance in cycles in number of cycles

Reno16 F 5G1800

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Percentage of recycled content for the product or a part

Reno16 F 5GNot available

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Recyclability rate Rcyc

Reno16 F 5G91.48%

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Eco-design — Weight range of critical raw materials and environmentally relevant materials

Reno16 F 5GCobalt in the battery: above 10 g; tantalum in capacitors: less than 0.01 g; neodymium in loudspeakers, vibration motors and other magnets: above 0.2 g; gold in all components: less than 0.02 g

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

In the Box — In the Box

Reno16 F 5GPhone ×1; USB data cable ×1; SIM ejector tool ×1; quick guide ×1

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Location Technology — GNSS

Reno16 F 5GBeidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Location Technology — Others

Reno16 F 5GSupported: A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, Cellular network positioning

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Operating System — Operating System

Reno16 F 5GColorOS 16.0

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors — Sensors

Reno16 F 5GProximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, in-display optical fingerprint sensor

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size and Weight — Height

Reno16 F 5Gabout 158.16 mm

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size and Weight — Thickness

Reno16 F 5Gabout 8.58 mm (Pop White); about 8.44 mm (Purple Black)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size and Weight — Weight

Reno16 F 5Gabout 196 g (Pop White); about 194 g (Purple Black)

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Size and Weight — Width

Reno16 F 5Gabout 74.93 mm

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — Phone Storage Card

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — RAM and ROM Capacities

Reno16 F 5G8 GB + 256 GB

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — RAM Type

Reno16 F 5GLPDDR4X

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — ROM Specifications

Reno16 F 5GUFS 3.1

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage — USB OTG

Reno16 F 5GSupported

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video — Front

Reno16 F 5G4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p at 30 fps; 4K EIS video at 30 fps; 1080p EIS video at 30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p EIS video at 30 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps; dual-view video; video zoom up to 2× digital

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Video — Rear

Reno16 F 5G4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p at 30 fps; 4K EIS/OIS video at 30 fps; 1080p EIS/OIS video at 60/30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p EIS/OIS video at 30 fps; 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps; dual-view video; video zoom up to 3.5× optical and 10× digital

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stereo support

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

S Pen support

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Exact SKU display table explicitly says S Pen Support Yes. No remote/Bluetooth feature is inferred.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Thermal design

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraVapour chamber with thermal interface material along the processor sides

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Published construction, not a measured temperature or sustained-performance advantage.

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

Rear video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.

Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraYes

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

OPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum published wireless charging power

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

OPPO does not publish a wireless charging power for this model.

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 Ultra

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wireless charging maximum

Reno16 F 5GNot verified

Galaxy S26 UltraNot verified

Sources

Reno16 F 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

Differences only

All specs138 specifications

Reno16 F 5G

Galaxy S26 Ultra

WeightDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

194g

OPPO lists about 194g for Purple Black (about 196g for Pop White); size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement.

214g

Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.

WidthDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

74.93mm

78.1mm

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

ThicknessDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

8.44mm

7.9mm

Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.

DimensionsDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

158.16 × 74.93 × 8.44 mm (height × width × thickness), Purple Black

163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.

Colour

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Purple Black

Not verified

Form factor

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

slab

slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.

HeightDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

158.16 mm

163.6 mmLabelled height.

Size and Weight — Height

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

about 158.16 mm

Not verified

Size and Weight — Width

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

about 74.93 mm

Not verified

Size and Weight — Thickness

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

about 8.58 mm (Pop White); about 8.44 mm (Purple Black)

Not verified

Size and Weight — Weight

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

about 196 g (Pop White); about 194 g (Purple Black)

Not verified

Eco-design — Weight range of critical raw materials and environmentally relevant materials

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Cobalt in the battery: above 10 g; tantalum in capacitors: less than 0.01 g; neodymium in loudspeakers, vibration motors and other magnets: above 0.2 g; gold in all components: less than 0.02 g

Not verified

Thermal design

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Not verified

Vapour chamber with thermal interface material along the processor sidesPublished construction, not a measured temperature or sustained-performance advantage.

Screen sizeDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

6.57″

Screen diagonal · Full-rectangle diagonal; OPPO states the actual viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

6.9″

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraIntroducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series

Not verifiedComparable HDR peak brightness · The manufacturer publishes typical and high-brightness-mode figures only, not an HDR peak.

2600 nitsManufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Pixel density

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

397 ppi

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

Maximum refresh rate

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

120Hz

Maximum display refresh rate · Maximum 120 Hz; the active rate depends on content and the selected mode.

120Hz

Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.

Display specificationDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

6.57-inch AMOLED; 2372 × 1080; up to 120 Hz; 1400 nits (HBM)Details: 6.57-inch AMOLED, 2372 × 1080 (FHD+), 397 ppi, 92.8% screen ratio; up to 120 Hz; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (120 Hz default); 100% DCI-P3 in Standard and Natural modes; 1.07 billion colours (10-bit); 600 nits typical (normal) and 1400 nits typical (HBM); Crystal Guard cover glass

6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 3120 × 1440 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.

Display resolutionDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

2372 × 1080

3120 × 1440Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.

Manufacturer pixel density

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

397 ppi

Not verified

Display — Size

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

6.57 inches

Not verified

Display — Screen Ratio

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

92.8%

Not verified

Display — Resolution

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

FHD+ 2372 × 1080 pixels

Not verified

Display — Refresh Rate

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Maximum 120 Hz

Not verified

Display — Touch Sampling Rate

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Maximum 240 Hz; default 120 Hz

Not verified

Display — Colour Gamut

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Standard mode: 100% DCI-P3; Natural mode: 100% DCI-P3

Not verified

Display — Colour Depth

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

1.07 billion colours (10-bit)

Not verified

Display — Pixel Density

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

397 PPI

Not verified

Display — Brightness

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Normal brightness: 600 nits (typical); HBM: 1400 nits (typical)

Not verified

Display — Panel

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Crystal Guard + AMOLED

Not verified

Display — Cover Glasses

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Crystal Guard

Not verified

High Brightness Mode

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

1400 nitsTypical HBM value from the UK spec; not an HDR peak or independently measured brightness.

Not verified

Built-in Privacy Display

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesSamsung explicitly says only on Galaxy S26 Ultra. Manual activation, viewing-angle effects and residual visibility limits apply; it is not an AI feature or a privacy guarantee.

Native telephoto reach

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

5×Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.

Rear camera modulesDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

8K video recording

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verifiedRear video is listed up to 4K 30 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.

Camera systemDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Main: 50 MP (f/1.8, OIS); Telephoto: 50 MP, 3.5x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 8 MP; Front: 50 MP; Video: up to 4K 30 fpsModule details: Main (wide): 50 MP, f/1.8, FOV 79°, 5P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Ultra-wide: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 116°, 5P lens, AF; Telephoto: 50 MP, 3.5× optical zoom, f/2.8, FOV 26°, 4P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Front: 50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

200 MP main · 50 MP ultra-wide · 50 MP 5× telephoto · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.

Front cameraDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.

Camera — Rear

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Ultra-wide angle: 8 MP, f/2.2, FOV 116°, 5P lens, AF; Wide angle: 50 MP, f/1.8, FOV 79°, 5P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.8, FOV 26°, 4P lens, AF, 2-axis OIS

Not verified

Camera — Front

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

50 MP, f/2.0, FOV 100°, 5P lens, AF

Not verified

Camera — Shooting Mode

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Rear: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Slo-mo, Time-lapse, Sticker, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Doc Scanner, POP; Front: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Time-lapse, Sticker, Retouch, Screen Fill Light, HI-RES, POP

Not verified

Rear camera autofocus

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

YesAF supported is listed for the ultra-wide, wide and telephoto modules.

YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.

Rear-system optical stabilisation

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Yes2-axis OIS is listed for the 50MP wide and 50MP telephoto modules; not stated for the 8MP ultra-wide module.

YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.

Front camera autofocus

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Yes

YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.

Optical-quality reach

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

10×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.

Main-camera aperture control

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

Fixed f/1.4Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.

Rear 8K recording maximum

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.

Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

31 hoursPublished local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.

Wireless charging

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verifiedOPPO's specification lists wired charging only and does not mention wireless charging, so support is unknown rather than assumed absent.

YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Battery and chargingDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

6500 mAh; 45 W wiredDetails: 6500 mAh / 25.48 Wh typical (6325 mAh / 24.80 Wh rated); up to 45 W SUPERVOOC; also compatible with SUPERVOOC up to 33 W, PPS 45 W, PD 13.5 W and QC 13.5 W.

5000 mAh typical · up to 31 hours local video · up to 75% charge in around 30 minutes with a 60 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.

Typical battery capacityDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

6500 mAhTypical UK battery capacity; not an independent runtime measurement.

5000 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.

Maximum wired charging power

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

45 WCompatible charger and cable required; negotiated power depends on protocol and conditions.

Not verified60 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.

Battery — Battery

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

6500 mAh / 25.48 Wh (typical); 6325 mAh / 24.80 Wh (rated)

Not verified

Battery — Fast Charge

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supports (max): 45 W SUPERVOOC; compatible with: SUPERVOOC 33 W and below, PPS 45 W, PD 13.5 W, QC 13.5 W

Not verified

Eco-design — Minimum battery endurance in cycles in number of cycles

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

1800

Not verified

Wireless PowerShare

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.

Rated minimum battery capacity

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

4855 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.

Published wired charge endpoint

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

75%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 60 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.

Published wired charge test duration

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.

User-removable battery

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.

Published minimum battery endurance cycles

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

1200 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.

Published support term

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.

7 yearsPublished security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Update supportDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not publishedOPPO's UK pages state no software-update period or Android upgrade count for this model; it launches with ColorOS 16.0.

Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.

eSIM support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

YesOPPO lists Nano-SIM and Nano-USIM cards plus eSIM; carrier provisioning and network support vary.

Not verified

Launch operating system

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

Android 16 · One UI 8.5Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.

Promised OS version upgrades

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.

S Pen support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesExact SKU display table explicitly says S Pen Support Yes. No remote/Bluetooth feature is inferred.

ChipsetDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyUK Ultra launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy; it is not the Exynos chip in the UK base/Plus.

RAM and storage configurationConfiguration

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

8 GB RAM (LPDDR4X); 256 GB storage (UFS 3.1)Details: 8 GB physical RAM; 256 GB storage. RAM type: LPDDR4X. Storage type: UFS 3.1.

12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.

Compared regional modelConfiguration

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

UK model CPH2859; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM + eSIM); 5GBands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD bands 38/39/40/41/42/48; 5G NR bands n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78. UK specification; OPPO notes that live-network functions depend on the carrier. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

UK SM-S948BZVDEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.

Storage capacity

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

256 GB

256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.

RAM capacityDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

8 GB

12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.

Panel technologyDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

AMOLED

Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.

Ingress protection claimDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditions

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KControlled-laboratory manufacturer rating (GB/T 4208-2017 / IEC 60529-2013); the EU e-label shows IP68 only. Resistance may vary with ageing and use; OPPO advises not charging while damp. Not a guarantee against water damage.

IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.

eSIM only (UK configuration)

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

NoThe UK specification explicitly includes physical Nano-SIM support.

NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.

Launch software listed by manufacturer

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

ColorOS 16.0

Not verified

BluetoothDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Bluetooth 5.4, Low Energy

6.0Galaxy S26 Ultra specification, not the adjacent S26 or S26+ columns. Version alone does not establish every optional profile.

Wi-FiDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung Unveils Galaxy S26 Series: The Most Intuitive Galaxy AI Phone Yet

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Display and tethering

Wi-Fi 7 · Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 7 requires a compatible router and suitable network conditions; no measured throughput is implied.

NFC

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Yes

Not verified

UK box contents

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guideOne of each. No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.

Not verified

Expandable storageDiffers

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraIntroducing the Latest Galaxy S26 Series

Yes

NoSamsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

NoNo 3.5 mm jack: OPPO lists USB-C audio only and says analogue headphones are not supported (digital USB-C headphones only).

NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.

Storage — RAM and ROM Capacities

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

8 GB + 256 GB

Not verified

Storage — RAM Type

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

LPDDR4X

Not verified

Storage — ROM Specifications

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

UFS 3.1

Not verified

Storage — Phone Storage Card

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Storage — USB OTG

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Video — Rear

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 60/30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p at 30 fps; 4K EIS/OIS video at 30 fps; 1080p EIS/OIS video at 60/30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p EIS/OIS video at 30 fps; 1080p slow motion at 120 fps; 720p slow motion at 240 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps; dual-view video; video zoom up to 3.5× optical and 10× digital

Not verified

Video — Front

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p at 30 fps; 4K EIS video at 30 fps; 1080p EIS video at 30 fps (with Retouch on); 720p EIS video at 30 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps; dual-view video; video zoom up to 2× digital

Not verified

Chips — SoC

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy

Not verified

Chips — CPU

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

8-core

Not verified

Chips — GPU

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Arm Mali-G615 @ 1.047 GHz

Not verified

Biometrics — Fingerprint

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Under-screen fingerprint

Not verified

Biometrics — Facial Recognition

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Sensors — Sensors

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, in-display optical fingerprint sensor

Not verified

Cellular Network — SIM 2

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Cellular Network — SIM Card Type

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Nano-SIM card, Nano-USIM card

Not verified

Cellular Network — eSIM

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Cellular Network — Frequency Band

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA: bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD: bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66; LTE TDD: bands 38/39/40/41/42/48; 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78

Not verified

Connectivity — WLAN

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax); Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac); 802.11a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi Display; WLAN tethering

Not verified

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Version

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Bluetooth 5.4, Low Energy

Not verified

Connectivity — Bluetooth® Audio Codec

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD

Not verified

Connectivity — USB Interface

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

USB Type-C

Not verified

Connectivity — Earphone Jack

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Type-C (digital headphones supported; analogue headphones not supported)

Not verified

Connectivity — NFC

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported

Not verified

Operating System — Operating System

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

ColorOS 16.0

Not verified

Location Technology — GNSS

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS

Not verified

Location Technology — Others

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Supported: A-GNSS assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, Cellular network positioning

Not verified

Eco-design — Compatibility with removable memory cards

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Compatible

Not verified

Eco-design — Recyclability rate Rcyc

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

91.48%

Not verified

Eco-design — Percentage of recycled content for the product or a part

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Not available

Not verified

Eco-design — Ingress protection rating

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

IP68

Not verified

In the Box — In the Box

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Phone ×1; USB data cable ×1; SIM ejector tool ×1; quick guide ×1

Not verified

Manufacturer shop SKU

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G selected colour, memory and official product gallery

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

5011100732

Not verified

Published CPU core count

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

8Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.

Published CPU clock groups

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

4.74 GHz · 3.6 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.

Published security update end date

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

2033-02-28Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.

USB connector and data transfer

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.

Wireless connectivity

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6.0 · NFC · UWBExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.

Bluetooth version

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

6.0Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.

eSIM support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.

Dual eSIM support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.

Stereo support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.

Samsung DeX support

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.

APV video capture

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Not verified

YesExplicit Ultra support, not a cross-platform review score or a claim all cameras/modes support every format.

APV 8K maximum

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Not verified

30 fpsSource APV maximum is up to8K30, kept separate from generic rear recording and external-storage requirements.

Log recording

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Not verified

APV LogCamera APV format offers APV HDR or APV Log. These are distinct controls, not an inferred proprietary log workflow on every model.

External USB video recording

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraSamsung APV capture, Log/HDR and external recording — Galaxy S26 Ultra

Not verified

YesAPV article explicitly provides Save to External Storage instructions; compatible USB media and mode requirements still apply.

Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

Maximum published wireless charging power

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraNo source recorded

Not verifiedOPPO does not publish a wireless charging power for this model.

Not verified

Front camera optical stabilisation

Sources

Reno16 F 5GOPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verifiedFront video lists electronic stabilisation ("4K EIS video") only. The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.

Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.

RAM technology

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.

Storage technology

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.

US model distinction

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.

Time to 50% wired charge

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

Not verifiedThe source publishes a different endpoint. It does not establish a 0–50% time, and no linear interpolation is used.

Published wireless charging maximum

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables

Not verified

Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedThe exact SKU table gives rear-system OIS but does not attach it to every lens. Lens-specific proof remains separate.

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.

Front 4K recording maximum

Sources

Reno16 F 5GNo source recorded

Galaxy S26 UltraGalaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKU

Not verified

Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.

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OPPO Reno16 F 5G

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification

Weight194 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

OPPO lists about 194g for Purple Black (about 196g for Pop White); size and weight may vary by configuration, manufacturing process and measurement.

Width74.93 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO

Thickness8.44 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO

Display size6.57 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; OPPO states the actual viewable area is smaller because of the rounded corners and camera hole.

OPPO OPPO

Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

No 3.5 mm jack: OPPO lists USB-C audio only and says analogue headphones are not supported (digital USB-C headphones only).

Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK specification explicitly includes physical Nano-SIM support.

IP ratingIP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69KManufacturer claim · high confidence

RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO

Pixel density397 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Maximum 120 Hz; the active rate depends on content and the selected mode.

Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Counts every rear camera module OPPO lists, including any monochrome or depth module.

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list priceNot verified

All sources3

OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G complete technical specifications (CPH2859)OPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026
OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G product features, images and claim conditionsOPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026
OPPO UK Reno16 F 5G selected colour, memory and official product galleryOPPO · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification

Weight214 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.

Width78.1 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

Thickness7.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.

Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Peak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Samsung UK

Claimed video playback31 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.

Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.

Expandable storageNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Samsung UK

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit physical Nano-SIM support.

IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.

RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.

Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.

Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.

Claimed optical-quality reach10×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.

Rear camera modules4Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.