OnePlus Ace 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The OnePlus Ace 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 64/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 3 has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,907,512); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
OnePlus Ace 3
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1907512
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 3 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 77/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 leads (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (72/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 3 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1907512 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
OnePlus Ace 3
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 3
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Ace 3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads OnePlus Ace 3 by 39.7% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Ace 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 3 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 3 (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the OnePlus Ace 3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus Ace 3 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The OnePlus Ace 3 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.