OnePlus 9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera (157 vs 122); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1299
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 59/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | 157 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 65.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. OnePlus 9 Pro was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (86/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (61/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.