OnePlus 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 51/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the OnePlus 16 scores 44 points higher (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 502.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 44 points (95/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.