Nokia 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nokia 6 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 19/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 180,440); the Nokia 6 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 214g).
Nokia 6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 169g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1299
- Better portability (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Nokia 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 64 points higher (83/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 6 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (95/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (61/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Nokia 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 10686 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×75.8×7.9 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $1299 |
Nokia 6
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Nokia 6
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1920x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 6
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Nokia 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nokia 6 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1070. Nokia 6 was $1070 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (95/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (88/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (86/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 (61/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nokia 6 by 64 points (83/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia 6 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nokia 6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.