OnePlus 13T vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $650 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,173,674); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 214g).
OnePlus 13T
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 185g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $650 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3173674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $650 | $1299 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 OnePlus 13T and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus 13T by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $649. OnePlus 13T is cheaper by $649.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 13T are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (86/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (65/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the OnePlus 13T by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.