OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $729 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 60/100 (a 10-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 (3,161,126 vs 1,157,244); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $999
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 10 points higher (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 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) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus 9 by 63.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $270. OnePlus 9 was $270 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (72/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.