Samsung Galaxy A57 vs Oppo Reno 16
It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Oppo Reno 16 if you want better photos and longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraOppo Reno 16. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 6.
- BatteryOppo Reno 16. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 7. It has a 6700 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy A57. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy A57. Costs 6% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Oppo Reno 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹62,999 | ₹66,999 |
| Launched | 25 March 2026 | 2 July 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 8.5 (Android 16) | ColorOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Battery | Usually lasts a full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. | Very good battery life for a compact phone (16 hours 45 minutes in GSMArena's test); 80W charging fills it in about an hour. |
| Camera | Decent 50MP main camera and good selfies; the ultrawide and macro are basic. | Solid photos from all cameras, including a 3.5x zoom and class-leading selfies; video is only average. |
| Speed | Smooth for daily apps, but not built for heavy gaming. | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 is smooth for daily use, but slower than rivals at this price. |
| Catch | Priced high for its speed, and prices went up in India (August 2026) and the US (October 2026). | Expensive for its chip, and the price has risen from ₹61,999 to ₹66,999. |
| Updates | 6 years | 5 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A57 | Oppo Reno 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Super AMOLED+, 120Hz, 1200 nits HBM, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) AMOLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Crystal Guard glass |
| Chipset | Exynos 1680 (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.95GHz | 1x Cortex-A720 @ 2.8GHz + 4x Cortex-A720 @ 2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Xclipse 550 | Adreno 722 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 3.1, LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6700 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, no wireless charging | 80W wired (full in 59 min), reverse wired; no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS, PDAF) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 5MP macro (f/2.4); 12MP front | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.95", OIS) + 50MP 3.5x telephoto (f/2.8, 1/2.75", OIS) + 50MP ultrawide (f/2.0, 1/2.88", AF); 50MP front with autofocus |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Size and weight | 6.9mm thick, 179g | 8.2mm to 8.4mm (varies by colour) thick, 188g to 191g (varies by colour) |
| Software | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now | ColorOS 16 (Android 16) at launch, ColorOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 5 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Only on some versions | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 2.0, NFC (market dependent) | Wi-Fi 6 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.4 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC (market dependent), IR blaster, USB-C 2.0 |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.3 LUFS) | Stereo speakers (rated Very good by GSMArena, -23.8 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; GSMArena found the CPU stress result lacking but GPU stability solid |
| Colours | Navy, Gray, Icy Blue, Lilac | Starry White, Stellar Purple, Twilight Violet |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy A57₹62,999
- Oppo Reno 16₹66,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A57 or Oppo Reno 16?
- It's close. Buy Samsung Galaxy A57 if you want the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Oppo Reno 16 if you want better photos and longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Oppo Reno 16 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Oppo Reno 16 lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy A57 costs ₹62,999, Oppo Reno 16 costs ₹66,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy A57: 6 years, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Oppo Reno 16: 5 years, now on ColorOS 16 (Android 16).