OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $969 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,185,805); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $999
- Better camera (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 197g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 6 points higher (70/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (59/100 vs 40/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (59/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (72/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $999 |
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 62.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. OnePlus 9 Pro was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (59/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (72/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the OnePlus 9 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 Pro leads on camera score (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.